The Effects of Two Taped-Words Interventions on Sight-Word Reading in Students with Mental Retardation

Journal of Behavioral Education - Tập 7 - Trang 25-32 - 1997
Heather E. Sterling1, Sheri L. Robinson1, Christopher H. Skinner1
1Department of Counselor Education and Educational Psychology, Mississippi State University, Starkville

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Multiple-baseline and alternating treatments design elements were combined to evaluate the effects of two taped-words (TW) interventions (rapid-paced and slow-paced) on sight-word reading accuracy levels in elementary students with mental retardation. During rapid TW, one word was presented every second via tape recorder and students were instructed to read aloud along with the tape. During slow TW, words were presented every 5s. Both TW interventions increased word reading accuracy but differences in learning rates between the two TW interventions were inconsistent across participants. Although no firm conclusions can be drawn regarding which pace is more effective, results show that regardless of pace, this efficient, self-managed intervention can be used to increase sight-word reading in students with mental retardation.

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