scholarly journals Outcomes of a Teacher-Led Reading Intervention for Elementary Students at Risk for Behavioral Disorders

2007 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
M. Annette Little ◽  
Jenny Redding-Rhodes ◽  
Andrea Phillips ◽  
Megan T. Welsh
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
General Education ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Interventions ◽  
First Grade ◽  
School Site ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Baseline Design

To date, reports of reading interventions for students at risk for emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) that have been published in refereed journals have involved sustained support by university or school-site personnel. This study examined the efficacy and feasibility of a reading intervention that 2 general education teachers implemented in inclusive settings to support 7 first-grade students at risk for E/BD and reading difficulties. Results of a multiple baseline design revealed lasting improvements in reading fluency for all students, accompanied by decreases in variability of academic engagement for 4 students. Although intervention goals, procedures, and outcomes exceeded teacher expectations, social validity ratings for some students declined between the onset and the conclusion of the intervention. This article presents limitations, future directions, and educational implications.

An Evaluation of Single-Case Reading Intervention Study Quality for Students With and At Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 868-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
John William McKenna ◽  
Min Kyung Kim ◽  
Mikyung Shin ◽  
Kathleen Pfannenstiel
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Cognitive Mapping ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Reading Interventions ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioral Strategies

Researchers have noted the lack of research to guide reading practice for students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Although comprehensive syntheses have identified promising practices and areas for future research, none have evaluated the rigor of studies according to quality indicators. The current study evaluated the extant single-case reading intervention research for this student population according to the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards. Thirty studies met article selection criteria, 20 (66.6%) of which had at least one dependent variable that did not meet design standards. Study findings suggest a need for researchers to employ stronger designs and place a greater emphasis on investigating the effects of reading instructional practices in inclusive settings. Overall, two reading interventions were identified as potentially promising: cognitive mapping and a listening while reading accommodation. Furthermore, findings suggest that it may be advantageous to embed behavioral strategies within reading interventions. Study limitations include the exclusive use of single-case design studies and a reliance on visual analysis to determine intervention effectiveness.

scholarly journals Tier 2 Interventions Within the RtI-model for Developing Students’ Word decoding – a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PrePrint version 2

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Nilvius ◽  
Rickard Carlsson ◽  
Linda Fälth ◽  
Thomas Nordström
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Interventions ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Word Decoding ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Decoding Ability

AbstractBackgroundObjectives: This pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to answer if K-2 students at risk (Population) for reading impairment benefited from a response to tier 2 reading intervention (Intervention) compared to teaching as usual, (Comparator) on word decoding outcomes (Outcome), based on randomized controlled trials (Study type).MethodsEligibility criteria were adequately sized (n> 30 per group) randomized controlled trials of tier 2 reading interventions within response to intervention targeting K-2 at risk students (percentile 40) compared with teaching as usual (TAU). Reading interventions had to be at least 20 sessions and conducted in a school setting with at least 30 students in each group and containing reading activities. TAU could not be another intervention. Only decoding tests from WRMT and TOWRE were included. Information sources: Database search was conducted 190520 in ERIC, PsycINFO, LLBA, WOS and additionally in Google Scholar as well as a hand search in previous reviews and meta-analyses. The searches were updated in 2021-03-21. Risk of bias: Studies were assessed with Cochrane’s Risk of Bias 2, R-index and funnel plots. Synthesis of results: A random-effects model was used to analyze the effect sizes (Hedges’ g)ResultsIncluded studies: Seven studies met the eligibility criteria but only four had sufficient data to extract for the meta-analysis.Synthesis of results: The weighted mean effect size across the four included studies was Hedges' g = 0.31 95% CI [0.12, 0.50] which means that the intervention group improved their decoding ability more than students receiving TAU. A Leave-one-out analysis showed that the weighted effect did not depend on a single study. Students at risk of reading difficulties benefit from tier 2 reading intervention conducted within response to intervention regarding a small effect on the students decoding ability. DiscussionLimitations of evidence: Only four studies met inclusion criteria and all studies had at least some risk of bias.Interpretation: Tier 2 reading interventions, conducted in small groups within RtI, can to some extent support decoding development as a part of reading factors. Other:Funding: Thomas Nordström and Rickard Carlsson was supported by the Swedish Research Council (grant no. 2020-03430). Camilla Nilvius was supported by Swedish National Research School Special Education for Teacher Educators (SET), funded by the Swedish Research Council (grant no. 2017-06039).Registration: Available at the Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/6y4wr

Examining the Usability of Reading Fluency Support System for Students at Risk in Reading

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-29
Author(s):  
Pyung-Gang Jung ◽  
Jonghun Kim ◽  
Jung Hun Kim ◽  
Seoheon Ahn
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Support System ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Students At Risk

The Use of Mobile Technologies for Students At-Risk or Identified with Behavioral Disorders within School-Based Contexts

2015 ◽  
pp. 114-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Sansosti ◽  
Peña L. Bedesem
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
School Based ◽  
Present Complex ◽  
Improving Instruction

Students at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders often present complex challenges to educators. The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) highlight the benefits and challenges of using mobile technologies within school-based contexts; (b) provide a brief overview of the contemporary research regarding the use of mobile devices for improving the outcomes of students with behavioral disorders within schools; and (c) offer essential techniques, methods, and ideas for improving instruction and management for students with behavioral difficulties via mobile technologies. Taken together, the intent is to call attention to the evidence that supports the use of mobile technologies for students who are at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders in schools, raise awareness of those strategies that appear to be the most effective for such students and assist service providers in providing accountable education.

The Use of Mobile Technologies for Students At-Risk or Identified with Behavioral Disorders within School-Based Contexts

2016 ◽  
pp. 1034-1047
Author(s):  
Frank J. Sansosti ◽  
Peña L. Bedesem
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
School Based ◽  
Present Complex ◽  
Improving Instruction

Students at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders often present complex challenges to educators. The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) highlight the benefits and challenges of using mobile technologies within school-based contexts; (b) provide a brief overview of the contemporary research regarding the use of mobile devices for improving the outcomes of students with behavioral disorders within schools; and (c) offer essential techniques, methods, and ideas for improving instruction and management for students with behavioral difficulties via mobile technologies. Taken together, the intent is to call attention to the evidence that supports the use of mobile technologies for students who are at-risk or identified with behavioral disorders in schools, raise awareness of those strategies that appear to be the most effective for such students and assist service providers in providing accountable education.

Differences in Growth Reading Patterns for at-Risk Spanish-Monolingual Children as a Function of a Tier 2 Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Crespo ◽  
Juan E. Jiménez ◽  
Cristina Rodríguez ◽  
Doris Baker ◽  
Yonghan Park
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Phonemic Awareness ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Oral Reading ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Variance Explained

AbstractThe present study compares the patterns of growth of beginning reading skills (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) of Spanish speaking monolingual students who received a Tier 2 reading intervention with students who did not receive the intervention. All the students in grades K-2 were screened at the beginning of the year to confirm their risk status. A quasi-experimental longitudinal design was used: the treatment group received a supplemental program in small groups of 3 to 5 students, for 30 minutes daily from November to June. The control group did not receive it. All students were assessed three times during the academic year. A hierarchical linear growth modeling was conducted and differences on growth rate were found in vocabulary in kindergarten (p < .001; variance explained = 77.0%), phonemic awareness in kindergarten (p < .001; variance explained = 43.7%) and first grade (p < .01; variance explained = 15.2%), and finally we also find significant growth differences for second grade in oral reading fluency (p < .05; variance explained = 15.1%) and retell task (p < .05; variance explained = 14.5%). Children at risk for reading disabilities in Spanish can improve their skills when they receive explicit instruction in the context of Response to Intervention (RtI). Findings are discussed for each skill in the context of implementing a Tier 2 small group intervention within an RtI approach. Implications for practice in the Spanish educational context are also discussed for children who are struggling with reading.

scholarly journals Overcoming reading comprehension difficulties through a prosodic reading intervention: A single-case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria Calet ◽  
M. Carmen Pérez-Morenilla ◽  
Macarena De los Santos-Roig
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Interventions ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Repeated Reading ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Prosodic Features ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
The Impact

Apart from speed and accuracy, prosody has recently been included as another component of skilled reading, as its role in reading comprehension is being increasingly recognized. Prosodic reading refers to the use of prosodic features of language during reading, including suitable pauses, stress and intonation and appropriate phrasing. The aim of this research was to examine the impact of a prosodic reading intervention on the reading comprehension of a fourth-grade primary child with specific reading comprehension difficulties. An AB single-case design was used with baseline (A) and treatment (B) phases. The intervention, in 17 sessions, was based on repeated reading with a focus on expressiveness. Results pointed to improved reading fluency and reading comprehension scores over baseline scores. Nevertheless, more studies are needed to show conclusive evidence for improved comprehension as a result of prosody intervention. The implications of prosodic reading interventions for literacy development are discussed.

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