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Iterative Development of a Home Review Program to Promote Preschoolers' Vocabulary Skills: Social Validity and
Xigrid Soto1, Yagmur Seven1, Meaghan McKenna1
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Florida, Tampa.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|February 20, 2020
Summary
This study developed a home review program to boost early childhood vocabulary. Frequent home review improved word learning, but implementation challenges remain for some families.
Area of Science:
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Applied Linguistics
Background:
- Vocabulary acquisition is crucial for young children's academic success.
- Home-based interventions can supplement school-based learning.
- Iterative program development is essential for effective educational tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the iterative development of a home review program for preschool vocabulary instruction.
- To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a home component augmenting school-based learning.
- To enhance parent engagement in early vocabulary development.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study and two experiments using adapted alternating treatment designs.
- Academic word instruction embedded in storybooks, with home review materials provided.
- Enhancements included parent training, video modeling, and text reminders; analyzed via visual analysis and multilevel modeling.
Main Results:
- Social validity measures guided program iterations.
- Home review showed mixed effects across sites; superior learning occurred with frequent review.
- The program improved vocabulary for many, but some families faced practice difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Social validity is key for developing feasible home interventions.
- Enhancing the home language environment requires addressing implementation barriers.
- Further research is needed to support diverse family contexts for vocabulary enrichment.
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