| Autor: |
Loeterman, Mardi, Paul, Peter V., Donahue, Sheila |
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Reading Online; Feb2002, p1, 16p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram |
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In this article, we describe Phase 1 of development and field testing of Cornerstones, an approach to classroom literacy instruction for young deaf and hard-of-hearing children that utilizes an educational television program and other engaging media components. The findings of the field test are being used to assist in the development of a more rigorous experimental design for Phase 2. We discuss the evaluation of the Cornerstones approach, specifically its components, feasibility of use in the classroom, and effectiveness. With respect to effectiveness, we focus on presenting findings related to the word-knowledge aspect, because of this aspect's strong relationship to and influence on the development of background knowledge and reading comprehension. Results indicate that when teachers use instructional techniques based on the knowledge model of vocabulary development, along with technology supports, students develop in-depth knowledge of words. We note that after the field test, all teachers continued to incorporate aspects of the Cornerstones approach and sample lessons in their everyday teaching practices. This seems to support the value and feasibility of the Cornerstones approach for classroom use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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