Paired Reading
- 1 May 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in School Psychology International
- Vol. 14 (2), 119-147
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034393142003
Abstract
The effectiveness of a home tutoring program entitled Paired Reading was evaluated, using a multiple baseline time-series design. Paired Reading consists of two phases: simultaneous and independent reading. The procedure provides the children with a model (the parent) and focuses on the use of positive reinforcement. In the study 13 parents were taught in groups of three to four to implement the Paired Reading program at home. All baseline and Paired Reading sessions were audiotaped which allowed for an evaluation of how accurately parents implemented the technique after receiving training. Graded reading passages were also used to evaluate children's reading accuracy and fluency throughout baseline and intervention phases of the study. In addition, consumer satisfaction and perceptions of child behavior change were examined at the completion of the intervention. The results indicated that parents were able to implement the Paired Reading procedures with relatively high accuracy. A significant improvement in the children's reading skills, however, was not observed. At the completion of the intervention parents and children reported having a positive perception of the Paired Reading program. Parents reported that they observed the greatest change in the children's self-confidence and attitude toward reading. The conclusions of previous Paired Reading research are discussed in light of these results and suggestions are made for future research.Keywords
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