ERIC Number: EJ880379
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Feb
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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The Effects of Cuento Therapy on Reading Achievement and Psychological Outcomes of Mexican-American Students
Ramirez, Sylvia Z.; Jain, Sachin; Flores-Torres, Leila L.; Perez, Roxanna; Carlson, Ralph
Professional School Counseling, v12 n3 p253-262 Feb 2009
This investigation evaluated the effects of cuento therapy (an intervention using Spanish-language tales) on children's self-esteem, affect, and reading test performance. The sample was composed of 58 third-grade Mexican-American students who were randomly assigned to the treatment and control groups. The results showed a mean self-esteem gain score difference between groups in favor of the treatment group for Global, Academic, and General self-esteem scores. Following intervention, the treatment group reported less physiological anxiety than did the control group. The results also showed mean increases in the pre- and post-standardized high-stakes reading test scores for both groups. Other significant findings regarding self-esteem and anxiety are reported. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, Intervention, Self Esteem, Reading Achievement, Reading Tests, Mexican Americans, Elementary School Students, Reading Instruction, Program Effectiveness, Comparative Analysis, Anxiety, Counseling Techniques, At Risk Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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