Table 3

Wilcoxon signed-rank tests for pre- and post-course survey items (n = 14)

Survey itemPre meanPost meanMean diffWilcoxon Wp-valueSignificance
I have a strong understanding of how to differentiate reading instruction for all learners3.114.71+1.710.00.001Significant
I am aware of multiple reading strategies that can improve students' reading skills3.534.93+1.500.00.002Significant
I feel confident using differentiated reading strategies in my classroom3.424.79+1.430.00.003Significant
I feel prepared to integrate reading strategies into my specific content area3.684.86+1.213.50.004Significant
I know how to assess students' reading needs in my subject area3.744.43+0.793.00.018Significant
I trust that universities understand the real needs of K–12 teachers4.054.50+0.508.00.070Marginal
University–school partnerships can help improve teacher practice4.585.00+0.430.00.059Marginal
Differentiated reading instruction is essential for all teachers4.634.93+0.432.00.131Ns
Reading instruction is the responsibility of all teachers4.684.93+0.292.50.157Ns
I believe I can positively impact student outcomes through literacy instruction4.744.93+0.212.00.257Ns
I believe students benefit when all teachers support reading development4.794.86+0.145.00.480Ns
I believe the partnership will provide relevant opportunities for growth4.744.86+0.142.50.317Ns
University–school partnerships are valuable for improving instruction4.794.86+0.145.00.480Ns
I am interested in future professional development through university–school partnerships4.794.93+0.072.00.564Ns

Note(s): p < 0.05 = significant; p < 0.10 = marginal; ns = not significant

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