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A Trial Evaluation of SWELL (Schoolwide Early Language and Literacy): A Whole Class Early Literacy Program for At-Risk and Disadvantaged Children.

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Center, Yola; Freeman, Louella – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1997

A study evaluated the Schoolwide Early Language and Literacy (SWELL) program using four Australian disadvantaged schools. Two schools implemented the program in the kindergarten year, while the other two schools pursued regular kindergarten curriculum. Children in the program outperformed others on words read in context, but not on words read in…

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Context Clues, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged