Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Department
Education and Human Development
First Advisor
Dr. Sue Robb
Abstract
This research explores the implementation of instrumental versions of modern day music during guided reading groups as a teaching tool to assist students’ reading comprehension. The purpose of this study is to better support all students’ reading comprehension skills through implementing music as a tool during guided reading lessons. Data were collected for this study over a period of four weeks using running reading records, a retelling assessment, an interview, and observation notes during guided reading lessons. Data were analyzed for how the music impacted students’ reading comprehension as a whole.
Repository Citation
Bird, Jenna, "Listen Up! The Impact of Music on Students' Reading Comprehension" (2017). Education and Human Development Master's Theses. 771.
https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/ehd_theses/771