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Exploring the Implementation of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations Program and the Intersecting Role of Coaching as a Catalyst for Professional Growth in Elementary Education
Get PDFThis dissertation examines the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) program, and the intersecting role of instructional coaching as a catalyst for professional growth in elementary education. Grounded in a mixed-methods approach, this study explores how teachers and literacy coaches engage with UFLI to enhance Tier 1 and Tier 2 literacy instruction within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework. The research is conducted within a suburban school district with eight elementary schools. The quantitative component includes an analysis of DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) data, measuring student progress in foundational reading skills following UFLI implementation. The qualitative component employs teacher and instructional coach surveys, as well as structured implementation walks, to capture the lived experiences of educators and assess the depth of instructional change. Additionally, the study explores how coaching functions as a mechanism for continuous improvement within MTSS by ensuring that evidence-based literacy practices are equitably enacted across diverse student populations.
Findings highlight student achievement results as well as the role of instructional coaching in building teacher capacity, fostering collaboration, and supporting fidelity of implementation. Implications extend to both district- and school-level leadership, emphasizing the importance of embedding sustained professional learning opportunities within literacy reform efforts. The study underscores the necessity of coaching as a conduit for equity, bridging the gap between research-based literacy frameworks and classroom practice. By examining the intersection of UFLI, instructional coaching and MTSS, this research contributes to the broader discourse on teacher leadership, literacy equity and systemic, instructional transformation
The Perceived Experience of Students of Color in Living and Learning Communities at a Predominately White Institution
Get PDFLiving and learning communities are a high impact practice that colleges and universities have used to increase retention on campus. These communities have positive benefits including higher sense of belonging and connectedness, higher retention rates, and increased satisfaction in the campus community. While there is a large body of research on living and learning communities, research about the way students of color experience them is a noticeable gap. This qualitative research study sought to understand the perceived experience of students of color in living and learning communities at a predominately white institution.This narrative study looked at six students who participated in a living and learning community during their first year of college to understand their perceived experience. The methodology used was a narrative inquiry and case study approach with the study participants to gather data through in-depth interviews. Data was analyzed through thematic coding, and three themes emerged. The first theme highlighted sense of belonging and connectedness. The second theme highlighted the overall positive residential experience and campus climate. The third theme explored the importance of summer bridge programs. From these findings, recommendations are suggested to continue positive experiences for students of color in living and learning communities
Installation image of the exhibition Dawn & Dusk: Tonalism in Connecticut
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