ERIC Number: EJ743825
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-726X
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An Examination of the Evidence-Based Literacy Research in Deaf Education
Luckner, J. L.; Sebald, A. M.; Cooney, J.; Young, J., III; Muir, S. G.
American Annals of the Deaf, v150 n5 p443-456 2005
The ability to read and write for a variety of purposes is essential to success in school and in contemporary society. The purpose of this investigation was to conduct an exhaustive review of the literature and a meta-analysis of literacy research in the field of deaf education. Computer and manual searches of 40 years of peer-reviewed journal articles were conducted. A total of 964 articles related to literacy and deafness were identified and examined; 22 articles met the criteria for inclusion in the review. Results indicate that (a) no two studies examined the same dimension of literacy; (b) there was a paucity of well-designed group studies; (c) there were no systematic replication of studies; (d) there is limited data to establish evidenced-based practices. Consequently, increasing the quantity and improving the quality of research in the field is recommended. Formula Used to Determine Effect Sizes, is appended. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Literacy, Deafness, Literature Reviews, Meta Analysis, Journal Articles, Periodicals, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Emergent Literacy, Writing Skills, Reading Fluency, Research Methodology, Review (Reexamination)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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