How to Write a Case Study for Emergent Readers

Education professionals categorize readers who are beginning to learn the basic concepts of printed writing as emergent readers. Case studies allow researchers to holistically investigate one particular individual or group through direct observation. Many education researchers utilize case studies to explore the application of theories. Case studies for emergent readers also allow the observer to diagnose the literary development of the participants while also testing the efficacy of established teaching methods.

Instructions

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      Gather your notes together from the case study. Organize your notes and results according to categories such as "observations," "activities" or "sessions."

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      Follow the page format requirements that your professor or publisher establishes for margins, front matter (title page, foreword and acknowledgements) and line spacing.

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      Introduce the case study by describing the participant, the emergent reader perspective and the time span of the study. Establish any educational objectives you may have for the participant.

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      Provide the details of each session. Describe particular activities, objectives or tests that you considered the focus of each particular session. List your observations and the results of any tests conducted. Relate your observations to the emergent reader scheme by answering questions such as, "How does the reader conform to the scheme of an emergent reader?"

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      Summarize your impressions. Tell your audience how the case study impacted your understanding of educational methods for emergent readers. Let the audience know what questions your experience raised and if there was anything about your case study that you want to continue or change.

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