"Rappin' Reader" and "Say Say Oh Playmate": Using Children's Childhood Songs as Literacy Scaffolds in Computer-based Learning Environments.

Pinkard, Nichole

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ERIC Number: EJ639616

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Publication Date: 2001

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"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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