Joyful Literacy Learning Opportunities for Kindergarten Educators
Using Design-Based Research to Build Collaborative Educator-Research Partnerships
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21729909 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yvonne Messenger (0000-0002-9407-9527, Brock University), Tiffany L Gallagher (0000-0003-3006-9773, Brock University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 42-61 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1038-1562 • E-ISSN: 1839-4728 |
| Publisher | University of Alberta Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.20360/langandlit29758 |
| OpenAlex | W4411260995 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 21 |
In this study, Ontario kindergarten educators (n=10) describe their tensions related to approaches for early literacy learning and how enhanced self-efficacy supported their navigation for blending direct and play-based instructional approaches for early literacy instruction. Following design-based research methodology, educators participated in interviews and professional learning conversations to identify their needs for teaching beginning reading. Findings include: 1) collaborating with educators and the researcher/facilitator brought participants joy, 2) changing messages from education leaders created challenges, 3) self-efficacy beliefs increased, 4) educators noticed a change in the types of play opportunities that supported literacy learning. Implications and recommendations are discussed for researchers, educators, and school board leaders
Literacy · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Computer Science · Education and Technology Integration · Literacy, Media, and Education · Psychology · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
Self-efficacy
A Continuum of Play-Based Learning
Professional Development and Teacher Change
Design-Based Research Methods for Studying Learning in Context
What Works in Professional Development?
Teacher Self-Efficacy and Its Effects on Classroom Processes, Student Academic Adjustment, and Teacher Well-Being
Effective Teacher Professional Development
Navigating Teachers’ Occupational Well-Being in the Tides of Classroom Processes and School Structures
Supporting preservice teachers to navigate the tensions of teaching English Language Arts
Pulled In All Directions
Burnout in urban teachers
Supporting literacy development in kindergarten through teacher-facilitated play
Exploring literacy teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs
Writing as a Path to the Alphabetic Principle
The Science of Learning to Read Words
The Contribution of Play Experiences in Early Literacy
Elementary Teachers’ Knowledge of Foundational Literacy Skills
Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture
Design-Based Research
Design-Based Research
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |