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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Abstract

This action research study examined the implementation of early phonemic awareness exposure and the impact of an Elkonin Box multisensory Tier II support focused on segmentation, blending, isolation, and manipulation. The study involved a small group of kindergarten students with varied backgrounds over a fifteen-week period. Data collection included a pre-assessment, four bi-weekly progress checks, and a post-assessment. Results indicated a connection between the implementation of the Tier II support and student growth over time. The researcher recommends this Tier II support as a complement to core instruction to strengthen phonemic awareness development. For classroom teachers, the study highlights the importance of consistent multisensory phonemic awareness routines within daily instruction. The researcher also suggests that instructional coaches and administrators emphasize the value of supporting structured Tier II interventions which are explicit, systematic, and monitored over time to ensure instructional alignment and student progress.

Year of Submission

2026

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Department

Division of Literacy Education

First Advisor

Sarah Vander Zanden

Date Original

2026

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1 PDF file (107 pages)

Language

en

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