Date Approved
6-18-2024
Embargo Period
6-18-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.) Reading Education
Department
Critical Literacy, Technology & Multilingual Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Susan Browne, Ed.D.
Committee Member 1
Stephanie Abraham, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
Xiufang Chen, Ph.D.
Keywords
Early Childhood; Funds of Knowledge; Multicultural Literature; Read-Alouds
Subject(s)
Books and reading
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education | Language and Literacy Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the read-aloud experiences in an early childhood classroom that embed students Funds of Knowledge (FoK). The specific aim is the explore what happens when I utilize my students' funds of knowledge when planning and implementing read-aloud experiences. what happens when I utilize my students' funds of knowledge when planning and implementing read-aloud experiences. The students demonstrated making connections to peers in response to text, engaging with text that highlights funds of knowledge and conversing about others culture through play. The implications for utilizing Funds of Knowledge in an early childhood classroom is also discussed.
Recommended Citation
O'Malley, Grace Katharine, "UTILIZING FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE IN AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TO ENHANCE AND CREATE READ-ALOUD EXPERIENCES" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 3247.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3247
