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 | Background
We need know what works in emergent reading. How do we know
for sure. Research by Karen Diegmueller (1996) suggests that
a combination of whole language and basic phonics instruction may
be the best way to teach beginning readers. This statement
concurs with much, if not all of recent research on the
topic. To read highlights from Karen's article click
The Best
of Both Worlds |
| Statement
of the Problem
What
is the problem being studied?
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The
basic purpose of conducting this literacy research is to find the
relative effects of three distinct instructional strategies or
approaches, and the casual relationship of each of the approaches to reading
rate. The
three instructional strategies chosen for investigation are phonics
instruction, meaning-based instruction, and balanced or comprehensive
instruction.
| Abstracts,
annotations and detailed summaries related to the topic of
emergent literacy were studied in depth and written as a
prerequisite to conducting the research project. To view
this extensive review, click on Literacy
Data Base, Exemplary Instruction for Emergent Readers. |
| Review
of Related Literature An extensive review of the literature
has been done in preparation for this research project. To
see this work click on
Review
Summary of the Literature |
| Design
of the Project A clear explanation of the project design can
be found by clicking on
Project
Design
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Preparation
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