The effects of using direct instruction and computer-assisted instruction on teaching decoding skills to elementary students with learning disabilities

<p>The purposes of this study are to examine the effect of the Project Read program in teaching decoding skills to students with learning disabilities, and evaluate the effects of the supplemental computer program, Explode the Code. Three second grade students with learning disabilities participated in this study. Both interventions were administered to each student, at different times, during the school day. Project Read was administered followed by 15-20 minutes of Explode the Code. A multiple baseline research design across students with A B phases was used in this study. The results of the current study showed significant growth in the area of decoding skills. The intervention programs can be used in special education classrooms, as well as in general education settings, for students who are struggling with foundational reading skills, primarily decoding skills.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Learning Disabilities

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Schramm, Jessica Lauren

Contributors dc:contributor

• Xin, Joy

• Computer-assisted instruction
• Decoding skills
• Direct instruction
• Learning disabled children; Individualized reading instruction
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1443

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2443