Prospectus: Research MethodologyUniversity of Phoenix DOC/714S: Symposium I ProspectusProgram of StudyEDD, Educational LeadershipProblem StatementThe problem is a significant proportion of children in grades 3 through 5 are performing below the expected reading proficiency for their respective grad...
The problem is a significant proportion of children in grades 3 through 5 are performing
below the expected reading proficiency for their respective grade levels resulting in higher
percentage of students failing to fulfill reading proficiency standards on the Georgia Milestones
Assessment System (GMAS). The findings are derived from the summative annual assessment
conducted between 2018 and 2023 revealed that a significant proportion of children, specifically
65%, in grades 3 through 5 are performing below the expected reading proficiency for their
respective grade levels (PowerSchool, 2023). Over the course of a three-year period, there has
been a noticeable decrease in reading scores among students in grades 3-5.
The scope and significance of the problem were that elementary teachers needed to
consistently implement evidence-based instructional strategies for reading at Calhoun County
Elementary School (Hamilton, 2020). Since the reading scores have dropped for three
consecutive years at Calhoun County Elementary School on the annual assessment, the state
department of education has sent educational representatives to assist with developing evidence-
based strategies and support to increase the reading scores. Calhoun County Elementary School
has been categorized as a failing school because of the reading performance on the annual
assessment.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this proposed qualitative exploratory study will be to understand why
teachers fail to use evidence-based reading strategies to enhance students' reading scores and
, possible barriers from preventing them from using evidence-based strategies. Twelve educators
from Calhoun County Elementary School in Edison, Georgia, will conduct semi-structured
interviews. The interviews will be used to determine if introducing the evidence-based reading
strategy would provide teachers with a support system that could substantially influence reading
results. The study's findings may motivate educators to use evidence-based reading practices to
prevent falling below the anticipated reading competence standards for their specific grade
levels.
Research Methodology (Proposed Method and Design)
Research Method
The investigator will use the Design of Participatory Research (PR) for this research
investigation. The principle behind the research-to-action methodology known as participatory
research (PR) design is to emphasize the direct involvement of local concerns and viewpoints
(Clark et al., 2020). Participatory research (PR) may be seen as an umbrella word that
encompasses research strategies, methodologies, and frameworks that use systematic inquiry that
is conducted in direct partnership with individuals who are touched by the topic that is being
examined for the aim of action or change. Co-constructing research is a priority for public
relations, which is accomplished via collaborations between researchers and stakeholders,
members of the community, or other individuals who have insider knowledge and lived
experience. People who are not necessarily trained in research but who belong to or represent the
interests of the subjects of the study are drawn into the process of participatory research (PR)
(Clark et al., 2020).
By incorporating the PR design into the study process, the investigator will have the opportunity
to work together with stakeholders, members of the community, and constituents throughout the
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