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Methods & Analysis
Methods & Analysis
Methodologies
Methodologies
When we initially took on this problem, we knew that there was a significant decline in children's literacy skills, and it was likely that COVID was the issue. We also suspected that the elimination of phonics in current curriculum was also a factor contributing to the lowered literacy rates. To investigate the veracity of these beliefs and get to the root of the issue, we chose to do our own background research on those topics, as well interview teachers and SMEs about their own observations, considering the following questions:
Is it actually COVID-19 that has impacted the literacy rates?
How has the absence of phonics impacted students' literacy rates? What impact does it has on their comfort and confidence in literacy?
What motivates students to engage with their literacy levels?
In order to best understand the scope of our learners' needs and potential solutions, we have participated in desk research, literature review, and stakeholder interviews. Our research process is iterative and ongoing--as we proceed to analyze our research and the information we've gained from our stakeholders, we continue to revisit and revise our design solutions for our learners.
Research-Specific Questions
Research-Specific Questions
What impact did COVID-19 have on literacy rates?
Is the substitution of phonics and addition of exploratory learning impacting literacy rates?
How is the elimination of phonics impacting literacy?
How do learners' different styles of learning or alternative learning needs interact with developing literacy?
What literacy standards does each grade have?
Interview-Specific Questions
Interview-Specific Questions
In your opinion, what has had the greatest impact, positive or negative, on student literacy?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic in particular affected your students’ literacy skills?
Have you ever taught phonics? What impact did you notice it had on students’ literacy?
What parts of literacy development do you believe is the most important to building students’ skills?
What about students’ attitude toward reading and literacy skills? What is their overall level of confidence?
What have you noticed that motivates students to engage with developing literacy?
Where do you feel students need the most support when it comes to developing their literacy skills?
What support are you receiving from administration when it comes to foundational literacy skills?
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