Trends in Early Literacy Instructional Practices (2006-2023): A Systematic Literature Review

• In Event: Multidimensional Examinations of Early Literacy Practices

Abstract

Concern about stagnant and low literacy proficiency has led to an accretion of policy focused on early literacy instruction. A multidisciplinary team conducted a rigorous, systematic literature review of early literacy practices. We examined trends in early literacy instructional practices over the past two decades (2006-2023) in a total of 285 studies included in this review. Trends of the research and implications for research and practice will be discussed.

Authors

• Debra Prykanowski, Appalachian State University

• Kindel Turner Nash, Appalachian State University

• Peijuan Cao, Appalachian State University

• Jennifer Jaramillo, Early Childhood Group, LLC

• Woodrow Trathen, Appalachian State University

• Gretchen Robinson, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

• Ashley Pennell, Appalachian State University

• Rebecca Jordan, Salem College