BibTex RIS Cite

Embedding Literacy Strategies in Social Studies for Eighth-Grade Students

Year 2016, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 0 - 0, 24.05.2016
https://doi.org/10.17499/jsser.16693

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of literacy strategies on academic achievement, motivation, and engagement of eighth-grade social studies students. Incorporating literacy strategies included teaching students to construct meaning, think critically, and build content knowledge, while stimulating their interests, using multiple texts and technology, and providing collaborative opportunities and high engagement during instructional activities. Students were divided into a literacy group and a direct instruction group with each class being taught the same content. Literacy strategies were incorporated in one class, and direct instruction activities were used in the other class. Results were determined using pre and posttest scores, a student motivation questionnaire, and a student engagement checklist. Results indicated significantly higher student achievement and engagement when literacy strategies were a part of the social studies instruction. Motivation also increased when literacy strategies were used. Literacy instruction was a beneficial strategy to improve student achievement, motivation, and engagement.

Year 2016, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 0 - 0, 24.05.2016
https://doi.org/10.17499/jsser.16693

Abstract

There are 0 citations in total.

Details

Journal Section Curriculum & Instruction
Authors

James Martinez

Alishia Gaston This is me

Ellice P. Martin This is me

Publication Date May 24, 2016
Published in Issue Year 2016 Volume: 7 Issue: 1

Cite

APA Martinez, J., Gaston, A., & Martin, E. P. (2016). Embedding Literacy Strategies in Social Studies for Eighth-Grade Students. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.17499/jsser.16693