ERIC Number: EJ752732
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Nov
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0198-7429
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Repeated Reading for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: Peer-and Trainer-Mediated Instruction
Staubitz, John E.; Cartledge, Gwendolyn; Yurick, Amanda L.; Lo, Ya-yu
Behavioral Disorders, v31 n1 p51-64 Nov 2005
This study evaluated the effects of a repeated reading (RR) intervention on the oral reading fluency and comprehension of six urban fourth and fifth-grade students with and at risk for emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD). A multiple baseline design across subjects was used to study RR effects according to gains in reading fluency, comprehension, and generalization to unpracticed passages under covert and overt timing conditions. Results indicated that all students improved both reading fluency (i.e., speed and accuracy) and comprehension when participating in RR. Improvements were also observed on the unpracticed generalization passages; the addition of overt timing and charting produced the greatest improvements. These gains were confirmed through administration of standardized tests in reading. Findings are described according to the beneficial effects of RR and the relative advantages of peer-mediated interventions with students with EBD. (Contains 5 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Grade 5, Standardized Tests, Reading Fluency, Generalization, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Grade 4, Urban Education, Reading Comprehension, Charts, Timed Tests, Reading Improvement, Peer Relationship, Intervention
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. Council for Exceptional Children, 1110 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201-5704. Tel: 612-276-0140; Fax: 612-276-0142; Web site: http://www.ccbd.net/behavioraldisorders/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 4; Grade 5
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Language: English
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