The Effects of Computer Software for Developing Phonological Awareness in Low-Progress Readers.

Mitchell, Mary Jane; Fox, Barbara J.

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Effects of Computer Software for Developing Phonological Awareness in Low-Progress Readers.

Mitchell, Mary Jane; Fox, Barbara J.

Reading Research and Instruction, v40 n4 p315-32 Sum 2001

Examines the effectiveness of two computer programs designed to increase phonological awareness in young children. Finds that children who received computer-administered phonological awareness instruction and children who received teacher-delivered phonological awareness instruction showed a significant increase in phonological processing over that of the instructional technology control group. (SG)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 1, Instructional Effectiveness, Kindergarten, Primary Education, Reading Difficulties, Reading Improvement, Reading Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/82972

IES Cited: ED493667

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