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Download full textQuiñones-Guerra, Víctor R. – Reading in a Foreign Language, 2016
Nobuko Sakurai (2015) presents insightful research results that help educators better understand the impact of translation as it limits reading quantity, reading comprehension, and reading rate in an extensive reading (ER) program. Overall, the results of the study encourage educators to restrict translation as a means of obtaining better results…
Descriptors: Translation, English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Reading Comprehension
Anderson, Neil J. – Forum, 1999
Discusses classroom activities that increase reading speed. The activities are designed to increase second language learners' reading rates to a satisfactory level, so students are successful in academic reading tasks. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Reading Instruction, Reading Rate, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1985
Examines the evidence that supports using the technique of repeated readings to increase the reading fluency of students with reading difficulties. (HOD)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedGordinier, Cynthia L.; Foster, Karen – Childhood Education, 2004
The Reading First Initiative supports the importance of classroom teachers' use of diagnostic tests that are "scientifically based." This article focuses on the new assessment known as DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. DIBELS is composed of the following subtests: phonological awareness (recognizing initial…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Federal Legislation, Phonology, Reading Rate
Peer reviewedWepner, Shelley B.; And Others – Journal of Developmental Education, 1989
Compares gains in reading rate and comprehension of students using traditional texts and those using a computer-based, commercially prepared, speed reading package. Offers recommendations for the use of computers in college reading courses, focusing on hardware/software needs and student/teacher responsibilities. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
