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The short- and long-term effects of a computerized reading training program on reading self-concept in second and third grade readers

Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 2019
While computerized reading programs were found to enhance reading skills, less is known about their influence on reading self-concept (RSC). The current study aimed to examine short- and long-term effects of two versions of a computerized reading ...
Ronen Kasperski, Michal Shany, Tal Erez-Hod, Tami Katzir   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transforming Teacher Knowledge to Practice: Exploring the Impact of a Professional Development Model on Teachers’ Literacy Instruction and Self-Efficacy

Education Sciences
One of the primary challenges of any educational system is providing effective professional development (PD) for teachers, which will integrate knowledge that can be translated into practice.
Orly Lipka, Adi Bufman, Shelley Shaul, Tami Katzir   +3 more
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The Effect of Font Size on Children’s Memory and Metamemory

Frontiers in Psychology, 2018
Recently, there has been a growing interest in the effect of perceptual features of learning materials on adults’ memory and metamemory. Previous studies consistently have found that adults use font size as a cue when monitoring their learning, judging ...
Vered Halamish, Hila Nachman, Tami Katzir   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wechsler Scale Intelligence Testing in Males with Dystrophinopathies: A Review and Meta-Analysis

Brain Sciences, 2022
Background: Intelligence scores in males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) remain a major issue in clinical practice.
Pien M. M. Weerkamp, Eva M. Mol, Dirk J. J. Sweere, Debby G. M. Schrans, R. Jeroen Vermeulen, Sylvia Klinkenberg, Petra P. M. Hurks, Jos G. M. Hendriksen   +7 more
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Arithmetic and reading skills mediate the link between math and reading anxiety and word problem solving

Scientific Reports
Children’s ability to solve arithmetic word problems (AWP), which require integrating mathematical and linguistic information, has been associated with academic achievement and future life outcomes.
Dana Tal, Shahar Dotan, Michal Ben-Yair, Tami Katzir, Orly Rubinsten   +4 more
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A Framework for Studying the Heterogeneity of Risk Factors in Math Anxiety

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2018
Math anxiety is a prevalent disorder which affects many people worldwide. Here, we draw together ample evidence to suggest a dynamic developmental bio-psycho-social model. The model highlights the complex pathways towards the development of math anxiety,
Orly Rubinsten, Orly Rubinsten, Hadas Marciano, Hadas Marciano, Hili Eidlin Levy, Hili Eidlin Levy, Lital Daches Cohen, Lital Daches Cohen   +7 more
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Impact of a senior research thesis on students' perceptions of scientific inquiry in distinct student populations

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This study addressed how a senior research thesis is perceived by undergraduate students. It assessed students' perception of research skills, epistemological beliefs, and career goals in Biochemistry (science) and BDC (science‐business) students. Completing a thesis improved confidence in research skills, resilience, scientific identity, closed gender‐
Celeste Suart, Haley L. Zubyk, Michelle Ogrodnik, Caitlin E. Mullarkey, Felicia Vulcu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of reduced exposure to societal language on vocabulary and morphological knowledge of bilingual children

Language Development Research
Children’s vocabulary and morphological knowledge both arise from exposure to their surrounding language, albeit through different learning mechanisms. Vocabulary is driven mostly by exposure to specific words, namely token exposure, whereas knowledge of
Anat Prior, Gal Pedael
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Navigating new norms: a systematic review of factors for the development of effective digital tools in higher education

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
What factors make for an effective digital learning tool in Higher Education? This systematic review identifies elements of a digital tool that published examples reveal to be features of an engaging and impactful digital tool. A systematic literature search yielded 25 research papers for analysis.
Akmal Arzeman, Jessica Haines, Connie Pritchard, Stephen Rutherford, Nigel Francis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Increased Letter Spacing on Digital Text Reading Comprehension, Calibration, and Preferences in Young Readers

Education Sciences
In educational technology environments, the ability to customize digital text presentation offers opportunities to enhance learning experiences through typographical adjustments.
Shahar Dotan, Tami Katzir
doaj   +1 more source