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| Chen, Yih-Fen | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBoling, Charlotte; Martin, Sarah H.; Martin, Michael A. – Reading Improvement, 2002
Determines the effect of computer-assisted instruction on first grade students' vocabulary development. Notes that students in two groups were involved in DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) as a part of their instruction in a balanced literacy program. Shows a significant difference for both groups on pre and posttests, however the mean difference…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 1, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedChen, Yih-Fen; Martin, Michael A. – Reading Improvement, 2000
Discusses the use of performance assessment and portfolio assessment as viable means for assessing children's efforts. Provides the basis for using both performance assessment and portfolio assessment together in order to get a more authentic assessment of children's performance in the elementary classroom. Presents guidelines to facilitate this…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Processes, Parent Participation, Performance Based Assessment
Peer reviewedMartin, Sarah H.; Martin, Michael A. – Reading Improvement, 2001
Describes two classroom activities that can be implemented in accordance with the best practices revealed by current research on reading instruction with learning disabled students. Describes what research suggests for promoting comprehension for students with reading difficulties. Describes instructional sequences for two literacy activities,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response
