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

Center, Yola; Freeman, Louella

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ERIC Number: EJ547411

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Publication Date: 1997

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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.

Center, Yola; Freeman, Louella

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v44 n1 p21-39 Mar 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 isolation. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Context Clues, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Kindergarten Children, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Reading Instruction, Word Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/63519

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