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Effectiveness of an improvement writing program according to students' reflexivity levels
Jesús Nicasio García1, Ana M de Caso-Fuertes
1Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Filosofía, Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 44071-León, Spain. jn.garcia@unileon.es
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
|November 13, 2007
Summary
This study shows that improving reflexivity in students with learning disabilities (LD) and low achievement (LA) enhances their writing coherence and quality. Tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles is key for better composition outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Writing Instruction
- Special Education
Background:
- Reflexivity is crucial for improving student writing.
- Previous programs have aimed to enhance student reflexivity.
- The impact of varying reflexivity levels on program effectiveness needs further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how different levels of reflexivity influence the effectiveness of a writing program.
- To assess the impact of a reflexivity-focused writing intervention on students with learning disabilities (LD) and/or low achievement (LA).
Main Methods:
- A 25-session intervention was conducted with 5th and 6th graders.
- Participants were divided into an experimental group (writing and reflexivity intervention) and a control group (ordinary curriculum).
- Writing productivity, quality, attitudes, self-efficacy, and reflexivity were assessed.
Main Results:
- Coherence and reflexivity in writing improved based on initial reflexivity levels.
- The program's effectiveness varied with students' reflexivity.
- Clear relationships between reflexivity intervention and attitudes/self-efficacy were not consistently found.
Conclusions:
- Student writing compositions can be improved by considering their reflexive style.
- Educational strategies should be adapted to individual student learning styles for optimal writing development.
- Targeted interventions focusing on reflexivity show promise for students with LD and/or LA.
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