Research on family reading: an international perspective [PDF]
Purpose – This paper presents a summary of international research in the field of family reading, a subject which refers both to the development of the literacy skills of family members, and to their shared process of reading.
Train, B.
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Developing reading comprehension for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through concrete representations : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Educational Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
The ability to comprehend written text is an essential skill for all students, leading to their increased engagement at school, and the development of communication and cognitive skills.
Serci, Amanda
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Language and Reading Progress of Young Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children. [PDF]
We examined the language and reading progress of 336 young DHH children in kindergarten, first and second grades. Trained assessors tested children's language, reading, and spoken and fingerspelled phonological awareness in the fall and spring of the ...
Antia, Shirin D +6 more
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Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of Integrating Critical Thinking Skills when Teaching Reading
The aim of this study is to explore teachers’ perceptions and practices of instilling critical thinking skills in reading instruction, to enhance students’ reading comprehension.
Michael Amale Kirko +1 more
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The effects of a school intervention on year 10 students : a cognitive and attitudinal perspective : thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Education (Guidance) [PDF]
This study examined the effectiveness of a school's new intervention called The Diploma Programme, which aimed to increase academic achievement by encouraging students to develop into self-regulated learners.
Marsh, Anne Catherine
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The relationship between motor control and phonology in dyslexic children [PDF]
Background: The goal of this study was to investigate the automaticity/cerebellar theory of dyslexia. We tested phonological skills and cerebellar function in a group of dyslexic 8-12 year old children and their matched controls.
Frith, Uta +2 more
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Preschool predictors of later reading comprehension ability: a systematic review
This Campbell systematic review examines the relationships between skills in preschool and later reading comprehension. The review summarizes evidence from 64 longitudinal studies that have observed these relationships.
Hanne Næss Hjetland +3 more
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Improving advanced learners' communication skills through paragraph reading and writing [PDF]
Japanese learners of English have suffered from an inability to become competent communicators despite their large vocabulary and good grammar. This is mainly because their messages are not presented logically.
Miyasone, Mika
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A New Era of Education Reform: Preparing All Students for Success in College, Career and Life [PDF]
As society changes, the knowledge and skills required for citizens to navigate the complexities of life and work must also change. As a result, some argue that schools must provide students with a broader set of skills that will enable them to thrive in ...
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Putting Computerized Instruction to the Test: A Randomized Evaluation of a "Scientifically-based" Reading Program [PDF]
Although schools across the country are investing heavily in computers in the classroom, there is surprisingly little evidence that they actually improve student achievement.
Alan B. Krueger, Cecilia E. Rouse
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