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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-May-27
Pages: 13
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Using Audio Books to Improve Reading and Academic Performance
Montgomery, Joel R.
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This article highlights significant research about what below grade-level reading means in middle school classrooms and suggests a tested approach to improve reading comprehension levels significantly by using audio books. The use of these audio books can improve reading and academic performance for both English language learners (ELLs) and for native English speakers (NES). (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Audio Books, Middle School Students, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Learner Engagement, Reading Achievement, Reading Research, Low Achievement, Reading Improvement, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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