ERIC Number: EJ1473328
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0885-6257
EISSN: EISSN-1469-591X
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Effects of an Adapted Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies Reading Programme on Reading Fluency and Reading Comprehension of Secondary Students with or At-Risk for Reading Disabilities
European Journal of Special Needs Education, v40 n3 p571-587 2025
The acquisition of reading skills in a person's native language is a key life component to functioning successfully within their society. Unfortunately, many German students have significant reading difficulties in their native language, German. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to translate into German and implement a promising U.S. reading programme that focuses on fluency and comprehension: Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS Reading 2-6). PALS has shown positive effects for English elementary and secondary students with or at risk for reading disabilities. Therefore, this project conducted a pilot Single Subject multiple baseline design study with eight 7th grade students with or at risk for reading disabilities, to explore the feasibility of implementing PALS in German. Results showed improvement in German reading comprehension and fluency for these students after five sessions along with stability at follow-up conducted after six weeks. Limitations of the study and areas for further research are discussed, as well as implications for practitioners.
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Reading Programs, Reading Fluency, Reading Comprehension, Secondary School Students, Students with Disabilities, At Risk Students, Grade 7, German, Foreign Countries, English, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Grade 7; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Germany; United States
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; 2School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami, Miami, USA