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ERIC Number: EJ1302921
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
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A Multi-Sensory Tutoring Program for Students at Risk of Reading Difficulties: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment
Bøg, Martin; Dietrichson, Jens; Isaksson, Anna A.
Journal of Educational Research, v114 n3 p233-251 2021
This study examined a literacy program that targeted students most at risk of reading difficulties in kindergarten and first grade of 12 Swedish schools. The program used multi-sensory learning methods that focused on phonological awareness and phonics, and was delivered during 10 weeks over 30-35 sessions by teachers in a one-to-one or one-to-two setting. In total, 161 students aged 6-7 years were randomly assigned to a treatment group or a waiting list control group. The treatment group showed large and statistically significant improvements compared to the control group on the two pre-registered primary outcome measures: a standardized test of decoding (Hedges' g = 1.07) and a standardized test of letter knowledge (g = 1.03). The improvements were also significantly larger on measures of phonological awareness (g = 0.56) and self-efficacy (g = 0.57), but not on measures of enjoyment and motivation. The program appears cost-effective relative to other tutoring programs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sweden
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