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ERIC Number: EJ639616
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6331
"Rappin' Reader" and "Say Say Oh Playmate": Using Children's Childhood Songs as Literacy Scaffolds in Computer-based Learning Environments.
Pinkard, Nichole
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v25 n1 p17-34 2001
Investigates the benefits of using culturally responsive reading material and a computer-based learning environment in literacy instruction. Describes a study of low socioeconomic status first through fourth grade African American children that tested two computer programs that use prior knowledge as scaffolds for early literacy instruction. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Education, Literacy Education, Prior Learning, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Socioeconomic Status
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: African Americans
Note: Issue theme: Adoption and Diffusion of Educational Technology in Urban Areas.