2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101535
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The effects of reading and language intervention on literacy skills in children in a remote community: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

Abstract: This study explored the effects of a 27-week reading and language intervention, for low-income children living in a remote Chilean community, using a randomized controlled trial. At the end of the intervention, children in the intervention group showed improvements compared to the waiting group on pre-literacy, reading, language, and reading comprehension measures (effect sizes d >.25). The gains in pre-literacy skills, word reading and word knowledge were maintained at 9-month delayed follow-up, though the im… Show more

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“…A recent study shows that language and literacy initiatives can greatly benefit children living in underprivileged neighborhoods. In vulnerable populations and developing nations, various intervention strategies were specifically identified through an exploratory randomized controlled trial (Mesa et al, 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A recent study shows that language and literacy initiatives can greatly benefit children living in underprivileged neighborhoods. In vulnerable populations and developing nations, various intervention strategies were specifically identified through an exploratory randomized controlled trial (Mesa et al, 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This ability involves gathering knowledge that directs a person to understand and use appropriate language according to social situations. Literacy ability has a definition that includes 1) the ability to understand information, both oral and written, 2) the ability to communicate what is known through speaking and writing, 3) the ability to speak clearly, precisely, and logically, 4) the ability to write fluently, communicate key or important ideas, and 5) have a purpose of communicating (Fikrat-Wevers et al, 2021;Mesa et al, 2020;Nichols et al, 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%