Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2003
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Education
First Advisor
Kay Cutler
Abstract
This paper examined the mother-child relationship and its link to literacy development of preschool-aged children. The Attachment Q-Sort was used to measure mothers' representations of the attachment of children. Children's literacy development was measured by using a formal, standardized measure called the TERA-3. Thirty-seven mother-child dyads participated in the project. Parents were given developmentally appropriate instructions to improve the quality of interactions when reading with their children. Results indicated that there is a link between the quality of mother-child interactions and children's reading development. Intervention measures impacted the amount of literacy artifacts found in the home.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Early childhood education -- Parent participation.
Reading (Preschool)
Literacy.
Mother and child.
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Parrott, Suzanne M., "Literacy Development Of Preschool Children" (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1022.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1022
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