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  • Special Education

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  • Morphological knowledge is crucial for literacy development.
  • Students with learning difficulties may exhibit deficits in morphological awareness.
  • Understanding the role of morphology is key for effective literacy instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight research on morphology and literacy for students with learning difficulties.
  • To provide insights for educators on teaching morphology to struggling readers and writers.
  • To synthesize current findings on the relationship between morphological knowledge and literacy skills.

Main Methods:

  • This special issue compiles studies focusing on morphology and literacy.
  • Articles are organized around key issues in morphological knowledge and literacy.
  • The focus is on research with direct educational implications for students with learning challenges.

Main Results:

  • Students with lower literacy skills generally demonstrate weaker morphological knowledge.
  • All students, including those with learning difficulties, can benefit from explicit morphological instruction.
  • Morphological interventions show potential for improving language and literacy outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Morphological instruction is a promising avenue for supporting students with literacy challenges.
  • Further research is essential to guide the development of effective morphological interventions.
  • Integrating morphology into literacy instruction can enhance outcomes for diverse learners.