Applications of computer-based instruction: Using specialized software to aid letter-name and letter-sound recognition

Citation Detail

Title:

Applications of computer-based instruction: Using specialized software to aid letter-name and letter-sound recognition.

Authors:

Connell, James E., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, US, jeconnell8@aol.com
Witt, Joseph C., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, US

Address:

Witt, Joseph C., Louisiana State University, 236 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70803

Source:

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Vol 37(1), Spr, 2004. pp. 67-71.

Publisher:

US: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.

ISSN:

0021-8855 (Print)
1938-3703 (Electronic)

Language:

English

Keywords:

computer based instruction; letter-sound correspondences; matching to sample; stimulus equivalence; children

Abstract:

We evaluated computerized training and testing programs with children who were having difficulties learning prereading skills. The programs were derived from equivalence research and were written in authoring software designed for educators. After learning to match uppercase and lowercase printed letters to the corresponding letter names (Tasks 1 and 2), the children matched the letters to one another (Tasks 4 and 5). Then, after learning to match uppercase letters to sounds (Task 3), they also matched lowercase letters to sounds (Task 6) and matched printed to spoken words (Tasks 7 and 8). The results recommend equivalence-based protocols and user-friendly software in further development of prereading instruction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved) (from the journal abstract)

Subjects:

*Auditory Perception; *Computer Assisted Instruction; *Letters (Alphabet); *Object Recognition; *Word Recognition; Teaching

Classification:

Curriculum & Programs & Teaching Methods (3530)
Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems (4120)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)
Female (40)

Location:

US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)

Tests & Measures:

ToolBook Instructor 7

Methodology:

Empirical Study; Quantitative Study

Format Availablability:

Electronic; Print

Format Covered:

Print

Publication Type:

Journal; Peer Reviewed Journal

Document Type:

Journal Article

Release Date:

20040426

Digital Object Identifier:

10.1901/jaba.2004.37-67

Accession Number:

2004-13026-006

Number of Citations in Source:

8

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PsycINFO

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