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ERIC Number: EJ655576
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
Comparison of the Effects of Spanish and English Constant Time Delay Instruction on Sight Word Reading by Hispanic Learners with Mental Retardation.
Rohena, Elba I.; Jitendra, Asha K.; Browder, Diane M.
Journal of Special Education, v36 n3 p169-84 Fall 2002
A study investigated the effectiveness of a 4-second time delay instructional package and language of instruction on the learning of English sight words and incidental information by 4 Puerto Rican middle school students with mental retardation. Both Spanish and English time delay conditions were equally effective and efficient for 3 participants. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Language of Instruction, Mental Retardation, Middle Schools, Puerto Ricans, Reading Instruction, Reading Strategies, Second Language Learning, Spanish Speaking, Time Factors (Learning), Word Recognition
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Time Delay
Note: Special Issue: Critical Issues in Research on Families.