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Supporting primary and secondary pupils with communication and behaviour problems.

R Sage1

  • 1School of Education, University of Leicester, 21 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RF. rs70@le.ac.uk

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|May 9, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Improving communication skills through the Communication Opportunity Group Scheme (COGS) significantly boosts student academic success. This intervention, integrated into school curricula, enhances pupil performance and fosters collaborative learning communities.

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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • Communication skills are critical predictors of long-term academic achievement.
  • Previous research highlights the link between effective communication and school success.
  • Educational interventions targeting communication can potentially improve student outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Communication Opportunity Group Scheme (COGS) in enhancing student communication skills.
  • To determine if systematic communication instruction impacts overall pupil performance.
  • To explore the potential of integrating communication skills training into the school curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design involving 36 students aged 7-15 years across primary and secondary schools.

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  • Two intervention groups (weekly and intensive COGS training) and a control group.
  • Teachers received specific training in the COGS method for delivering instruction.

    • Main Results:

    • Students participating in the COGS intervention showed significant improvements compared to the control group.
    • Both weekly and intensive training formats yielded positive results, indicating the scheme's efficacy.
    • The project successfully established a collaborative learning community involving educational institutions and support services.

    Conclusions:

    • Systematic teaching of communication skills, as implemented through COGS, can significantly enhance pupil performance.
    • Integrating communication skill development into the curriculum is a viable strategy for improving educational outcomes.
    • The COGS project demonstrated the value of inter-agency collaboration in educational research and practice.