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Laverick, DeAnna M. – Reading Improvement, 2014
The purpose of this research was to determine if reading specialist candidates improve the reading proficiency of their students through the use of digital, technology-based teaching techniques and materials. The candidates were certified teachers who provided individualized and small-group instruction to K-6 children while the candidates were…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Ziolkowska, Renee – Reading Improvement, 2007
Remediation programs have helped some struggling children learn to read and write. However, they have not been helpful to all students. Educators need to search for more effective ways of reaching even more learners. Recently there has been more focus on preventing early school failure. Researchers agree that if instruction for struggling students…
Descriptors: Small Group Instruction, Writing Difficulties, Literacy Education, Early Intervention
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Cannella, Gaile S. – Reading Improvement, 1982
A study investigated the relationship between scores on individual and group cognitive measures and those on achievement tests for disadvantaged first grade students. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Grade 1, Measurement Techniques
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Pfeiffer, Sharon; Davis, Ronald; Kellogg, Ethel; Hern, Carol; McLaughlin, T. F.; Curry, Gerry – Reading Improvement, 2001
Determines the beneficial effects of integrating various Davis Learning Strategies, primarily Davis Symbol Mastery, on sight word skills. Indicates that children scored significantly higher than the control group for the mastery of 100 basic sight words for the first grade students. Gives suggestions for further assessment of the Davis method. (SG)
Descriptors: Grade 1, Primary Education, Reading Difficulties, Reading Research