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Peer reviewedBurnham, Denis – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2003
Investigates the degree to which native speech perception is superior to non-native speech perception. Shows that language specific speech perception is a linguistic rather than an acoustic phenomenon. Discusses results in terms of early speech perception abilities, experience with oral communication, cognitive ability, alphabetic versus…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Elementary Education, Phonics, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedAaron, P. G.; Joshi, R. M.; Ayotollah, Mahboobeh; Ellsberry, Annie; Henderson, Janet; Lindsey, Kim – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 1999
Considers the relationship between decoding and sight-word reading. Investigates whether to use the whole-word method or to build decoding skills before introducing sight words. Sets up five goals to address these issues. Concludes that sight-word reading instruction is likely to be successful if decoding skills are firmly established first. (SC)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Decoding (Reading), Elementary Education, Reading Difficulties
