ERIC Number: ED665174
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Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 202
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Investigating the Efficacy and Feasibility of a Tier One Oral Language Intervention Provided via Telepractice
William Bolden III
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Kent State University
The connections between oral language skills and literacy achievement have been well documented. Despite this, there is a dearth of research regarding the use of multi-tiered systems of language support (MTSLS) within the educational setting to support oral language development. Currently, there are no studies examining the efficacy of MTSLS via telepractice. The current study examined the feasibility and efficacy of tier 1 language intervention provided via telepractice using an implementation science approach. Strategic implementation drivers were employed to facilitate the uptake of the intervention within the school setting. Four kindergarten classrooms participated in the study with one classroom serving as the control. Three classrooms received Story Champs® lessons twice weekly for six weeks focused on improving narrative retell and language comprehension skills. Proximal measures of narration were collected along with distal measures of decoding skills and language comprehension. Statistical analyses revealed no time by group effects for any of the outcome measures, suggesting that six weeks of intervention may not be a sufficient dose to change language skills as part of MTSLS as a tier 1 intervention. This finding is significant as limited research is currently available regarding adequate dosage for tiered interventions (Troia, 2005). Results from teacher and student surveys suggest that the intervention was well tolerated when implemented in the classroom setting via telepractice. Fidelity measures indicated that the Story Champs® program was implemented by novice clinicians with high levels of fidelity when provided adequate training. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Oral Language, Multi Tiered Systems of Support, Language Skills, Kindergarten, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Telecommunications, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Comprehension, Recall (Psychology)
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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