“We were both pleased and excited to share our research with a receptive and engaged audience,” Dr. Jones-Brown said. “We hope the takeaway from our presentation will be helpful to all who work with students in middle school.”
At the conference, Dr. Jones-Brown provided an overview of the importance of morphology in language and literacy development and further explained the impact of morphological intervention on vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and decoding. She also shared real-life exam-
SC State University ples showcasing the positive outcomes of morphology intervention and provided an analysis of student progress and improvements in language and literacy skills. Out of the 31 students who participated in the morphology intervention, an impressive 7 5 % of students showed an increase in scores in both math and literacy. This success can be attributed to the effective implementation of evidence-based strategies integrated into engaging online learning platforms.
Dr. Benjamin Washington
21st Century COLA Program Meanwhile, Dr. Washington introduced BLEC’s 21st Century Program, the impetus for the focus on literacy (English Language Arts), mathematics and character building and presented the purpose and increased academic performance of middle school students. He also highlighted the importance interprofessional collaborative play to improve academic engagement for middle school students during the crucial after school hours.
we believe will significantly enhance learning for young students,” Dr. Washington said. “I am proud to be a part of an effort to make a difference for those who have a vested interest in teaching.”
Attendees were also exposed to how online gaming can be a powerful tool for delivering evidence-based strategies for morphological intervention.
Drs. Jones-Brown and Washington concluded the presentation with an interactive discussion that consisted of an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in a collaborative discussion and the sharing of best practices and insights from the participants’ own experiences.
For more information, please contact Dr. Benjamin A. Washington, project director for the 21st Century COLA Program at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, at (803) 744-1967 or via email at bewashington@brookland.cc
