Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2024
Abstract
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if incorporating total participation techniques into a fifth-grade literacy classroom would increase reading comprehension scores. This researcher was driven to find a teaching strategy that would boost student engagement, participation and academic achievement. It has been proven that student centered learning increases student participation. Evidence has shown increasing student participation and engagement leads to an increase in academic achievement. A quantitative study was used to determine the effectiveness of total participation techniques in a fifth-grade literacy classroom. Comprehension assessment data was collected and analyzed. Data analysis revealed 84% of participants (21 out of 25 students) showed growth in their reading comprehension scores after learning through total participation techniques in one week. The research findings from this study may prove beneficial for educators, curriculum designers and leaders in the educational community to consider as they develop their curriculum and instructional practices.