Date Approved
8-25-2025
Embargo Period
8-25-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Reading Education
Department
Reading Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Susan Browne, Ed.D.
Committee Member 1
Xiufang Chen, Ph.D.
Committee Member 2
Valarie Lee, Ed.D.
Abstract
This study examined the impact of culturally relevant pedagogy and how multicultural mentor texts could support a third grade student who has been identified as a struggling reader over the course of six weeks. This study was guided by these research questions: What happens when a struggling reader receives culturally relevant pedagogy? How does culturally relevant instruction impact engagement in literacy? What specific literacy skills improve based on culturally relevant instruction? The findings indicate that the student who participated in this study demonstrated growth in engagement and higher order comprehension skills.
Recommended Citation
Fisher, Sarah, "Exploring the Effects of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy on Literacy Achievement" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 3445.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/3445
