An Action Research Study of Computer-Assisted Instruction within the First-Grade Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Jeffs, Tara; Evmenova, Anna; Warren, Sandra Hopfengardner; Rider, Robin L.
Titel	An Action Research Study of Computer-Assisted Instruction within the First-Grade Classroom
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3 (2006) 1, S.80-95 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-727X
Schlagwörter	Spelling; Action Research; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computers; Reading Ability; Scores; Writing Skills; Grade 1; Teaching Methods; Pretests Posttests; Decoding (Reading); Curriculum; Investigations; Disabilities; Computer Software + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schreibweise; Projektforschung; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Digitalrechner; Reading competence; Lesekompetenz; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; School year 01; 1. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 01; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Dekodierung; Curricula; Lehrplan; Rahmenplan; Untersuchung; Handicap; Behinderung
Abstract	This investigation examined the use of computer-assisted instruction (i.e., "WordMaker") on students having different levels of reading ability. Of particular interest were the effects of "WordMaker" on the spelling performance of first graders in a co-taught classroom. In a short 10-week period, the "WordMaker" software program had a positive impact on children's decoding and spelling skills. Eighty-three percent of the students experienced gains between the pre- and posttest scores. Findings suggest that "WordMaker" is an effective complement to other activities associated with the first grade curriculum (e.g., spelling and decoding) and has the potential to enhance students' reading and writing skills. (Contains 2 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Assistive Technology Industry Association and SEAT Center. Available from: SEAT Center, Special Education, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790. Tel: 309-438-7811; Fax: 309-830-0999; e-mail: atob@atia.org; Web site: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10