Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Semester of Degree Completion

1992

Thesis Director

Susan Brown-Sandberg

Abstract

A kindergarten teacher used action research to determine if the vocabulary growth of kindergarten students was influenced by parents being involved in the Tasks For Talented Parents (TFTP) program. A correlational study was conducted to determine the relationship between parent involvement and student's vocabulary development. Kindergarten students (N=58) were administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test in August and November. Also in August and November each child's parent completed the parent questionnaire from the Tasks For Talented Parents program. The results indicated a moderate correlation between the answers on the parent questionnaire and the results of the PPVT-R. Results of the August parent questionnaires were positively compared to the results of the Brigance Kindergarten Screen (BKS). Results of the November parent questionnaire showed a positive correlation to the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). Item analysis of three of the questions on the parent questionnaire provided additional information on the positive influence of parent involvement on early literacy.

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