Development Of Reading Skills Research Articles

The use of decodable texts in the teaching of reading in children without reading disabilities: a meta‐analysis

AbstractThe purpose of this meta‐analysis is to synthesise the research evidence on the use of decodable texts in the teaching of word reading and pseudoword decoding to determine their effectiveness in facilitating the development of reading skills in children without reading disabilities. A total of 821 articles were identified in the initial search. The search resulted in 16 articles that met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta‐analyses. The results of the risk of bias assessment revealed that the majority of the studies had a moderate to serious bias. The average standardised mean difference for word reading was small g = 0.20 and moderate g = 0.30 for pseudoword decoding. This finding highlights how using decodable texts can facilitate word reading and decoding to some degree, but they need to be used in combination with other reading instructional materials.

Developing reading skills and strategies

This article deals the process of reading, students will he concerned with the subject-content of what they read and the language in which it is expressed. Both aspects involve comprehension, though of different kinds. Depending on the reading purpose, different strategies and skills will be involved.

Authentic Materials And Their Use In The Process Of Forming The Type Of Searching Reading

This article is devoted to the development of search reading skills through the use of authentic material. The article provides examples of authentic materials and techniques for working with them.

İNGİLİS DİLİNDƏ OXUNUN NÖVLƏRİ VƏ ONLARIN TƏDRİSİ

Types of Reading and their Teaching in English Summary The development of reading skills in students plays an important role in the process of mastering the English language, because it is one of the foundations on which literate speech in English is built. It is important that reading instruction is based on teaching new ways of thinking and understanding about reading texts to students who master English as a foreign language. The main goal of the process of teaching reading and its types in English is to acquire important skills such as acquiring information in the language being taught and enriching motivational ideas and concepts. To achieve this goal, different types of reading in English classes should be properly implemented by teachers and the teaching of reading should help students acquire literary skills in English and new ways of thinking about texts. In this article, reading in English and its types, their correct implementation by teachers in classes, etc. issues are discussed. The article also talks about the tasks aimed at developing students' reading and comprehension skills, types of reading such as intensive reading, extensive reading, reading aloud, analytical reading and fluent reading, their implementation methods in English classes, and their theoretical and practical basis. Key words: reading, skills, types of reading, extensive reading, intensive reading, reading aloud, fluent reading, analytic reading, strategies

Developmental dyslexia susceptibility genes DNAAF4, DCDC2, and NRSN1 are associated with brain function in fluently reading adolescents and young adults.

Reading skills and developmental dyslexia, characterized by difficulties in developing reading skills, have been associated with brain anomalies within the language network. Genetic factors contribute to developmental dyslexia risk, but the mechanisms by which these genes influence reading skills remain unclear. In this preregistered study (https://osf.io/7sehx), we explored if developmental dyslexia susceptibility genes DNAAF4, DCDC2, NRSN1, and KIAA0319 are associated with brain function in fluently reading adolescents and young adults. Functional MRI and task performance data were collected during tasks involving written and spoken sentence processing, and DNA sequence variants of developmental dyslexia susceptibility genes previously associated with brain structure anomalies were genotyped. The results revealed that variation in DNAAF4, DCDC2, and NRSN1 is associated with brain activity in key language regions: the left inferior frontal gyrus, middle temporal gyrus, and intraparietal sulcus. Furthermore, NRSN1 was associated with task performance, but KIAA0319 did not yield any significant associations. Our findings suggest that individuals with a genetic predisposition to developmental dyslexia may partly employ compensatory neural and behavioral mechanisms to maintain typical task performance. Our study highlights the relevance of these developmental dyslexia susceptibility genes in language-related brain function, even in individuals without developmental dyslexia, providing valuable insights into the genetic factors influencing language processing.

ANALISIS PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA KARTU KATA BERGAMBAR TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA SISWA KELAS 1 SEKOLAH DASAR

Based on findings from MI Islamiyah Tugu Mantup researchers, researchers found that students' reading abilities were relatively low, there were some students who were able to read, but some still had difficulty reading. With this, researchers are carrying out research on picture word card media, which is expected to present a more visual and interesting learning concept for students. This research aims to conduct a qualitative analysis of the impact of using picture word card media on the reading ability of grade 1 elementary school students. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, this research involves grade 1 students who are involved in learning using picture word cards as media. Data was collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and document analysis. The research results show that this media makes a positive contribution to the development of students' reading skills. Visualization of words through images not only improves contextual understanding, but also stimulates students' interest in the text. There was a significant difference in reading comprehension before and after media use, as well as a marked improvement in students' reading progress. Student engagement also increased, reflected in active participation in discussions. Teachers recognize the effectiveness of this media in creating an interactive learning environment. This research shows that picture word card media can be an effective learning tool to improve the reading skills of grade 1 students. It is hoped that teachers will integrate this media into the curriculum and provide additional training to teachers to maximize its potential. These findings contribute to the development of reading learning strategies at the initial level of education.

Influence of Technology-Assisted Reading Interventions for Improving Reading Skills in English Language Learners

This qualitative study investigates the influence of technology-assisted reading interventions on English Language Learners (ELLs) by examining the perspectives of seven participants and conducting classroom observations and document analysis. Employing a constructivist learning theory and the Technology Acceptance Model as the theoretical framework, the research explores how interactive, personalized, and multimodal learning experiences impact reading skills development. The methodology includes thematic analysis of interviews, observations, and lesson plans, revealing enhanced engagement, improved comprehension, effective vocabulary development, increased fluency, and facilitated peer collaboration as significant results. The study identifies challenges such as technical issues and accessibility, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to technology. The implications for educators and policymakers highlight the need for effective integration of technology-assisted interventions in reading instruction and support for ELLs to optimize learning outcomes.

Improving Critical Reading Abilities in 10th Graders: An Active Learning Approach

The current study aimed to assess the impact of an active learning approach on the development of critical reading skills among 10th-grade students. The research involved 40 10th-grade students from a Thai public school, selected through purposive sampling methods. Data collection followed a one-group pre-test and post-test design, allowing for the assessment of changes in student performance before and after the implementation of an active learning management plan. An effectiveness index was employed to measure the relationship between post-test performance and initial proficiency, while a paired samples t-test was used to determine significant differences in pre-test and post-test scores. The results revealed the noteworthy effectiveness of the active learning approach in enhancing critical reading skills among the 10th-grade participants. Pre-test and post-test comparisons indicated substantial improvements in critical reading abilities, with an effectiveness index of 0.325, highlighting a significant 32.50% improvement. This result significantly contributes to the field of education by providing empirical evidence of the efficacy of the active learning approach in enhancing critical reading skills. Educators and instructional designers are encouraged to incorporate active learning strategies, such as game-based learning, think-pair-share, and Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition into their teaching approaches. These strategies not only enhance critical reading but also nurture a holistic reading skill set.

The Role of School Libraries in Enhancing the Interest and Initial Reading Abilities of Elementary School Students

This research delves into the role of school libraries in enhancing the interest and initial reading abilities of elementary school students. Using a literature review method, the study identifies that the school library is not merely a repository of books but a pivotal learning center crucial in shaping children's literacy. Findings indicate that creative programs such as book clubs, storytelling performances, and other literacy activities create an environment that stimulates students' reading interest, while access to diverse reading materials supports the development of initial reading skills. Integrated strategies of the school library with the curriculum and parental involvement also have a positive impact on shaping the literacy of elementary school students. The conclusion of this research underscores the need for increased investment and attention to the role of the school library as an educational agent supporting literacy development at the elementary level.

Enhanced Reading Skills are Associated with Auditory Spatial Attentional Rebalance Induced by the Exposure to Dual-language Contexts

ABSTRACT Purpose Research on the effects on early bilingualism on reading development is scarce. Here, we tackle this question by investigating whether the exposure to dual-language contexts (use of two languages in the same conversational situation) induces a boost in phonological and reading performance through more balanced spatial auditory attentional skills. Method Thirty Grade 1 early Spanish-Basque bilingual children predominantly exposed to dual-language contexts and 30 matched Spanish-Basque bilingual children predominantly exposed to single-language contexts were assessed on a dichotic listening task: syllables were simultaneously presented to the left and right ears and children were instructed to report the syllable they heard best. Results The dual-language contexts group demonstrated a reduced right ear advantage than the single-language contexts group, suggesting a more balanced report of syllables across ears in the former group. Moreover, more balanced reports were associated with more efficient reading skills. Conclusions These results suggest that the frequent exposure to dual-language contexts possibly triggers the spatial rebalance of attentional resources for speech processing, impacting positively the development of reading skills. Future studies will determine whether some bilingual experience might act as a protective factor to reduce the prevalence and severity of future reading impairments such as dyslexia.

The Impact of Teacher Teaching in Developing Critical Thinking on Students' Critical Reading Ability

<p>Researchers believe that awareness and monitoring of comprehension processes are very important for developing one's reading skills. One of the main issues in the world of education today is concern about students' ability to read critically and evaluate the material they read. This research aims to investigate the impact of teacher teaching in developing critical thinking on students' critical reading abilities. To achieve this goal, we selected 50 students from private high schools with an age range of 16-18 years as research participants. They were then divided into two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group, after being homogenized through the Nelson test. Next, the same content in the form of ten reading texts was taught to both groups, with the only difference that the experimental group received training in critical reading strategies such as annotating, asking questions, detailing, summarizing, and concluding, while the control group applied a general comprehension approach. The results of data analysis using an independent t-test show that teaching critical reading strategies has a significant impact on the development of students' critical reading skills, resulting in rejection of the null hypothesis. These findings can have relevant implications for the Impact of Teacher Teaching in Developing Critical Thinking on Students' Critical Reading Ability, promoting learning in authentic, interactive, and student-focused environments in their reading classes.</p>

Beyond the Passive Absorption of Information: Engaging Students in the Critical Reading of Scientific Articles

AbstractThere is a consensus within the science education community that primary scientific literature is a legitimate and desirable educational resource. Moreover, critical reading of scientific articles is widely recognized as a key aspect of scientific literacy. However, university science courses rarely provide students with explicit opportunities to cultivate their critical reading skills. Much of the reason for this is that instructors tend to hold a passive learning view of reading in which students are expected to absorb information from scientific articles. The purpose of this study was to provide research evidence that an active learning scenario (ALS) combining (1) argumentation, (2) peer critique (also referred to as peer assessment), and (3) the Task-Oriented Reading Instruction framework (Ritchey & List, College Teaching, 70(3), 280–295, 2022) could be a concrete and realistic possibility for engaging students in the critical reading of scientific papers. The data analyzed in this study were the written critiques of scientific research articles and written peer feedback produced by sixty-one university students (38 females and 23 males, 19–25 years old). The results indicate that the ALS effectively offered students explicit opportunities to become more active and more critical readers of scientific articles, producing arguments, anticipating counterarguments, and constructing rebuttals. Implications related to critical reading instruction in science education and supporting students’ development of critical reading skills are discussed.

Executive functioning predicts development of reading skill and perceptual span seven years later

What is the role of executive functions in longitudinally predicting reading success in general and perceptual-span size in particular? We present two new waves of our sequential-cohort longitudinal study of perceptual-span development, including five waves totally spanning grades 1 to 10. Using nonlinear mixed effects growth-curve modeling we here show that executive functioning measured in the early primary-school years predicts reading performance seven years later, even if controlled for initial reading performance. Moreover, the two variables exerted an interactive influence, suggesting mutual benefit. Effects of initial executive functioning on the final perceptual span were even more pronounced than on reading rate, suggesting a substantial contribution of executive processes to perceptual-span development. Perceptual-span development is critical for successful reading: The initial reading-rate difference between slower and faster readers diverged at the point when perceptual-span development was fastest, and stabilized at inflated differences thereafter. In an educational setting, early tests of executive functioning may be useful for identifying children who are likely to need intervention to become proficient readers.

Interplay of Learning Theories in the Development of Reading Skills

The development of reading skills is a complex process influenced by various learning theories. This interplay of learning theories encompasses several prominent perspectives, including behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism, and social learning theories, among others. In this regard, this paper aims to explore the interplay of different learning theories—such as behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and social learning—and their collective roles on the acquisition and enhancement of reading skills. Based on the related literature review, this paper focused on the relationship between learning theories and reading skill development in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context.  It argues that the convergence of these theories enriches our understanding of the intricate process of reading comprehension. The key findings claim that in the dynamic interplay of these learning theories, behaviourism provides foundational skills, cognitivism explores mental processes, constructivism emphasizes the meaning-making process, and social learning theories highlight interactive experiences. The study suggests avenues for future research, encouraging scholars to delve deeper into the dynamic relationship between learning theories and the intricate process of developing reading skills.

A Critical Review: Technology as Learning Media in Teaching Reading

Reading is a language skill that makes it possible to understand information clearly, this skill is one of the basic skills that allows students to improve their performance. Technology is something interesting for students at this time, especially for the Generation Z students who were born around the year of 1995-2012. The purpose of this article is to do a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on technology as learning media in teaching reading. This article will provide research on technology as a learning medial for teaching reading from 2015 to 2022 across several countries, primarily focusing on high school students. Various data collection methods were used, including questionnaires, interviews, tests, and observations. 14 studies examined the effectiveness of technology in teaching reading, highlighting its importance in creating engaging educational environments and improving reading skills through personalized learning experiences. These studies emphasized the transformative impact of technology-based tools, particularly apps, in enhancing reading skill development. Early reading media based on technology, incorporating visuals, animations, audio, and interactive quizzes, were found to enhance learning experiences, making reading more enjoyable and effective.

The role of the home in children’s critical reading skills development

This study aimed to identify the specific home environment factors that were judged to support or hinder the development of children’s critical reading skills. Using a Delphi method, 32 experts in Finland listed a set of home-related factors that can either hinder or support the development of children’s critical reading skills. The experts then evaluated and ranked the factors according to their perceived importance. A large set of home-related factors was produced. Out of these, we identified 13 supportive and nine hindering factors. The factors highlighted the importance of having a space for the child to be heard and involved in family discussions, having a space for differing viewpoints and critical thinking, parental competencies to support critical reading skills, and positive parental attitudes towards schooling and learning. The findings can be used for measurement and intervention development purposes.

EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS (CDA) ON ENHANCING 21ST CENTURY TEACHERS’ CRITICAL READING ABILITIES

This research aims to investigate the relationship between critical reading abilities and critical discourse analysis (CDA) competencies among future 21st century educators, emphasizing the critical necessity for these educators to possess such skills in today's demanding educational landscape. A sample of 70 prospective teachers was analyzed to determine the interconnection between their abilities in critical reading abilities and CDA, with an exploration into how one skill may influence the other. Additionally, the study examines the role of cognitive style—specifically, field-independent and field-dependent thinking—as a moderating factor in this relationship. Findings indicate a significant positive impact of CDA capabilities on critical reading abilities, suggesting that proficiency in analyzing discourse critically enhances one's ability to read with a critical eye. Furthermore, the study reveals no significant difference in CDA and critical reading abilities between participants categorized as field-independent thinkers versus those identified as field-dependent thinkers. These outcomes highlight the need for further research to explore additional factors that may affect the development of critical reading and discourse analysis skills. The study concludes with a call for educational strategies that integrate both critical reading and CDA competencies, considering the varied cognitive styles of learners. 

The impact of employing the “Reading Progress” tool based on artificial intelligence analyzes via the Microsoft Teams platform on developing reading skills among primary school students

The impact of employing the “Reading Progress” tool based on artificial intelligence analyzes via the Microsoft Teams platform on developing reading skills among primary school students

The sense of coherence and parental resilience and the involvement of parents of children with special developmental needs in early reading initiations

Background: Despite many empirical findings on the socioeconomic predictors of parental involvement in early reading initiations, there is still a lack of clear data on the psychological factors determining parental involvement in the development of children's language and reading skills. Objectives: The research was aimed at recognizing the level of the sense of coherence and its components presented by the parents of children with special developmental needs, psychological resilience and its components such as knowledge of the child's characteristics, perceived social support and positive perception of parenthood, as well as declared involvement in early reading initiations, recognition of relationships between the variables examined and predictors of involvement of parents of children with special developmental needs in undertaking joint reading initiations with children in early and middle childhood. Methodology: In the decryption-analytical research, the diagnostic survey method was used with the use of tools such as the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC 29), the Parenting Resilience Elements Questionnaire (PREQ) and the Family Literacy Activities Inventory (FLAI). The study was conducted in a group of parents of children with special developmental needs (N=198) attending pre-school facilities and departments as well as early development support centers in the Mazowieckie and Dolnośląskie voivodeships. Results: The obtained data indicate significant relationships between the sense of coherence and parental resilience and the involvement of parents in early reading initiations, and the mediating function of the positive perception of parenthood in the relation between the sense of coherence of parents and their involvement in early reading initiations.

Peningkatan Literasi Membaca Al-Quran Siswa Pemula Melalui Program Tilawah di Pondok Pesantren Perguruan Darulfunun El-Abbasiyah

As a center for learning about the Islamic religion, Pondok Pesantren is the best place to read and study the Quran, which is the main source and reference for Muslim behaviour. However, not all beginners who study religious knowledge at Pondok Pesantren have the ability and fluency to read the Quran. The location of this research is at the Pondok Pesantren Perguruan Darulfunun El-Abbasiyah, Limapuluh Kota Regency. This research is a report on the implementation of increasing Quran reading literacy with a recitation program for early students at the Tsanawiyah or Aliyah formal education level. Research on the implementation of this recitation program uses the DOE method, also using observation, interview and continuous evaluation techniques. Implementation is evaluated repeatedly against the targets achieved by students in each semester. The results of the implementation of this program show that the implementation of the recitation program is considered effective in increasing students' Quran reading literacy. This is because the application of the recitation program is very appropriate as an effort to speed up the fluency of reading the al-Quran for students who experience delays in reading the Al-Quran. This report is useful for the institution in particular and the development of Al-Quran reading skills for the entire community in general.