Using word study instruction with developmental college students

This study investigates the effect of word study instruction on the orthographic knowledge of college students enrolled in a developmental reading course. Results revealed significantly greater improvement in orthographic knowledge in students who received word study instruction when compared with t...

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Published in:Journal of research in reading 2014-11, Vol.37 (4), p.433-448
Main Authors: Atkinson, Terry S., Zhang, Guili, Phillips, Shannon F., Zeller, Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Students
Comparative Analysis
Control Groups
Developmental Programs
Experimental Groups
Instructional Effectiveness
Knowledge Level
Orthographic Symbols
Reading Difficulties
Reading Instruction
Teaching Methods
Word Study Skills
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Summary:This study investigates the effect of word study instruction on the orthographic knowledge of college students enrolled in a developmental reading course. Results revealed significantly greater improvement in orthographic knowledge in students who received word study instruction when compared with those in a control group, suggesting that the word study approach was effective for these students. Because of the influence of orthographic knowledge on spelling, writing and reading, additional research is merited to examine how word study intervention impacts the reading behaviours and academic achievement of college students enrolled in developmental education courses.
ISSN:0141-0423
1467-9817
DOI:10.1111/1467-9817.12015