Date Approved

7-14-2025

Embargo Period

7-14-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A. Reading Education

Department

Reading Education

College

College of Education

Advisor

Susan Browne, Ed.D.

Committee Member 1

Margorie Madden, Ph.D.

Committee Member 2

Valarie Lee, Ed.D.

Abstract

Abstract MaryJoAnn Wilks Providing Instructional Literacy Videos Increases Literacy and Parent Engagement 2023-2025 Thesis chair Susan Browne, Ed.D., Professor, Department Critical Literacy, Technology & Multilingual Education Master of Arts in Reading Education This qualitative research project explored the impact of a family literacy program designed to enhance third-grade students’ reading skills through the use of instructional videos and at-home literacy activities. Conducted in the town of Bridgeton, New Jersey, the study focused on themes of preparation, motivation, and participation to examine how families engaged with the program and supported their children's learning. Data were collected through observations, parent feedback, and student assessments, with particular attention to changes in reading comprehension and overall engagement with literacy. The findings indicated that when families were provided with clear, accessible instructional tools, students demonstrated noticeable improvements in their reading abilities and a stronger motivation to participate in literacy activities. In addition to measurable academic gains, the research revealed the importance of family involvement and the potential for educators to extend learning beyond the classroom. Parents reported feeling more confident in helping their children at home, and students expressed greater enjoyment in reading. These results suggest that family literacy programs that integrate digital resources can serve as powerful tools to bridge home and school learning. The study concludes with a call for more teachers to implement similar strategies in their own classrooms and for communities to invest in sustainable family literacy initiatives that support long-term educational success.

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