scholarly journals Examining the Effects of Integrating Anxiety Management Instruction Within a Reading Intervention for Upper Elementary Students With Reading Difficulties

2021 ◽  
pp. 002221942110532
Author(s):  
Sharon Vaughn ◽  
Amie E. Grills ◽  
Philip Capin ◽  
Greg Roberts ◽  
Anna-Mária Fall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Reading Anxiety ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Reading ◽  
Small Group Reading

We present findings from the first cohort of third- and fourth-grade students with reading difficulties (128 students from 31 classrooms) who participated in a 2-year intervention examining the effects of a reading intervention with and without anxiety management. Using a randomized controlled trial, students were assigned to one of three conditions: (a) small-group reading intervention with anxiety management instruction (RANX), (b) small-group reading intervention with math fact practice (RMATH), and (c) business-as-usual (BAU) comparison condition (no researcher provided treatment). Personnel from the research team provided participants in the RANX and RMATH the same reading intervention with the variation in the two treatments being whether the same amount of time per lesson was allocated to anxiety management (RANX) or practicing math facts (RMATH). Students in the RANX significantly outperformed students in the BAU on reading comprehension (effect size [ES] = 1.22) and students in the RMATH outperformed BAU on reading comprehension (ES = 0.77). Groups did not differ significantly on other reading outcomes. Reading anxiety moderated the main effect of the RANX intervention on Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE) word reading when contrasted against the BAU group indicating a significant difference favoring RANX where treatment’s effect decreased by 0.94 units (about 1 point on the outcome) on word reading for each additional point increase in reading anxiety.

A small group intervention for older primary school-aged low-progress readers: Further evidence for efficacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Wheldall ◽  
Nicola Bell ◽  
Robyn Wheldall ◽  
Alison Madelaine ◽  
Meree Reynolds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Nonword Reading ◽  
Group Reading ◽  
Small Group Reading ◽  
Passage Reading

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of a small-group reading instruction program that was delivered over two school terms to Australian students in Years 3 through 6. A large cohort (n = 239) of primary school children was assessed on their literacy skills before and after receiving ‘MacqLit’, a phonics-based program designed for older struggling readers. Parametric and nonparametric difference tests were used to compare results at pre- and postintervention time points. Statistically significant improvements with large effect sizes were observed on all raw score measures of word reading, nonword reading, passage reading and spelling. Statistically significant improvements were also observed on standard score measures of nonword reading and passage reading, suggesting the gains were greater than what might be expected to have resulted from typical classroom instruction. The results indicate that older middle primary school-aged students may benefit from phonics-based, small-group reading instruction.

scholarly journals The Importance of Baseline Word Reading Skills in Examining Student Response to a Multicomponent Reading Intervention

2021 ◽  
pp. 002221942110103
Author(s):  
Johny Daniel ◽  
Sharon Vaughn ◽  
Gregory Roberts ◽  
Amie Grills
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Reading Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Lower Baseline

To address the needs of a diverse group of students with reading difficulties, a majority of researchers over the last decade have designed and implemented multicomponent reading interventions (MCRIs) that provide instruction in multiple areas of reading yielding mixed results. The current study evaluates whether students’ baseline word reading skills predict their response to a MCRI. Data from a randomized controlled trial for third- and fourth-grade students with reading difficulties ( N = 128) were analyzed. Results demonstrate that baseline word reading was a significant predictor of students’ end-of-year reading comprehension performance. Treatment group students who had lower baseline word reading compared with those students with comparatively higher word reading scores performed significantly lower on posttest reading comprehension. Findings denote the importance of word reading instruction for upper elementary students who are below-average word readers and also indicate the need for tailoring reading intervention to align with individual reader needs.

Pilot evaluation of a partner-supported online reading intervention for Grade 3–6 children

2021 ◽  
pp. 026565902198940
Author(s):  
Jessica Dean ◽  
Michelle Pascoe ◽  
Jane le Roux
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Reading Rate ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Reading Accuracy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Reading Partners ◽  
And Control

Information and communication technology (ICT)-based reading interventions have potential to help children with reading difficulties, especially those in resource-constrained environments who otherwise might not have access to support. This pilot study aimed to describe the impact of an online, partner-supported reading intervention designed for South African children with reading difficulties. Objectives were to qualitatively describe participants’ experience of the intervention, and quantitatively evaluate changes in reading accuracy, rate, comprehension and receptive vocabulary after intervention. Two studies were conducted: (1) A retrospective analysis using data from intervention in mainstream Cape Town schools with peers as reading partners; (2) A prospective study in a Cape Town school with special needs educational provision where speech-language therapists served as reading partners. Both studies used matched participant, pre/post intervention designs. A total of 40 children in grades 3 to 6 participated. In each study the intervention group ( n = 20) received intervention 3 times per week (30 minutes per session) for 10 weeks, while the control group ( n = 20) continued with regular school activities. Participants enjoyed the ICT-based intervention, valued the role of the reading partners, believed they had made literacy gains, and reported positive attitudinal and behavioural changes related to reading. Retrospective analysis revealed no statistically significant differences between intervention and control groups. The prospective study found a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups’ gains on one measure of reading rate, but no significant difference in reading accuracy, vocabulary or reading comprehension gains. The study provides a preliminary description of one ICT-based reading intervention. Although an intervention effect could not be demonstrated, the changes noted in reading rate together with qualitative findings suggest a need for further research.

Effects of Small-Group Reading Instruction and Curriculum Differences for Students Most at Risk in Kindergarten

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Kamps ◽  
Mary Abbott ◽  
Charles Greenwood ◽  
Howard Wills ◽  
Mary Veerkamp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Group Reading ◽  
Instruction And Curriculum ◽  
Small Group Reading

scholarly journals The Effect of PQRST and SGD Methods on Students’ Reading Comprehension at Dehasen University

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-98
Author(s):  
Mariska Febrianti
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
General Information ◽  
Reading Test ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading To Learn ◽  
Very High

This research aims to compare the effectiveness of two methods, PQRST (Preview, Question, Read, State and Test) and SGD (Small Group Discussion). It was carried out at the second semester students of Penjaskesrek Department, Dehasen University. The design was a quasi-experiment. The sample consisted of two classes; one was taught by the PQRST method and another by the SGD method. The instrument was a reading test, which was tried-out; the reliability was 0.917 (very high). The result was as follows: at the pretest, there was no significant difference between both group on all aspects and at the post test, there were no significant difference between both groups on general comprehension, reading to learn from the text, and reading to integrate information. However, SGD was found to be more effective on finding general information while PQRST was found to be more effective on reading to skim and finding simple information.

Effectiveness of a Supplemental Early Reading Intervention Scaled up in Multiple Schools

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 394-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn A. Denton ◽  
Kim Nimon ◽  
Patricia G. Mathes ◽  
Elizabeth A. Swanson ◽  
Caroline Kethley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Early Reading ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Supplemental Reading ◽  
Early Reading Intervention ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Typical School

This effectiveness study examined a supplemental reading intervention that may be appropriate as one component of a response-to-intervention (RTI) system. First-grade students in 31 schools who were at risk for reading difficulties were randomly assigned to receive Responsive Reading Instruction (RRI; Denton, 2001; Denton & Hocker, 2006; n = 182) or typical school practice (TSP; n = 40). About 43% of the TSP students received an alternate school-provided supplemental reading intervention. Results indicated that the RRI group had significantly higher outcomes than the TSP group on multiple measures of reading. About 91% of RRI students and 79% of TSP students met word reading criteria for adequate intervention response, but considerably fewer met a fluency benchmark.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Cognitive and Motivational Reading Intervention on the Reading Achievement and Motivation of Students At-Risk for Reading Difficulties

2020 ◽  
pp. 073194872095812
Author(s):  
Miriam McBreen ◽  
Robert Savage
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Phonological Awareness ◽  
Reading Intervention ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Reading Performance ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

This research assessed the impact of combining small-group cognitive reading intervention with a motivational program targeting students’ goals, emotions, and self-efficacy beliefs on the reading performance and motivation of third-grade students at-risk for reading difficulties ( n = 25, Mage = 8.99, SD = 0.38). Using a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test efficacy trial design, effects of the intervention on phonological awareness, listening comprehension, accuracy, fluency, reading comprehension, and motivation were assessed. Results indicate that compared with students who received Cognitive-Only reading intervention, students who received the combined Cognitive plus Motivational reading intervention showed greater gains in reading comprehension and phonological awareness. Findings provide preliminary evidence that supplementing cognitive reading intervention with the proposed motivational program can improve the reading performance of students at-risk for reading difficulties.

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