The Effect of Reciprocal Teaching Intervention Strategy on Reading Comprehension Skills of 5th Grade Elementary School Students with Reading Disabilities

Authors

  • Omema Mostafa Kamel Gomaa Cairo University

Keywords:

Reciprocal teaching intervention strategy, reading comprehension, reading disabilities

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of using reciprocal teaching intervention strategy on improving reading comprehension of reading disabled students in primary five. A total of 66 students identified with RD participated. The sample was divided into two groups; experimental (n=33 boys) and control (n=33 boys). ANCOVA and t-test were employed for data analysis. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of reciprocal teaching intervention strategy on improving reading comprehension in the target students. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of reciprocal teaching intervention strategy on improving reading comprehension in reading disabled students.

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2015-09-01

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Gomaa, O. M. K. (2015). The Effect of Reciprocal Teaching Intervention Strategy on Reading Comprehension Skills of 5th Grade Elementary School Students with Reading Disabilities. Psycho-Educational Research Reviews, 4(2), 39–45. Retrieved from https://perrjournal.com/index.php/perrjournal/article/view/330