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Increasing Sight-Word Reading Through Peer-Mediated Strategic Incremental Rehearsal.

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Strategic incremental rehearsal (SIR) with peer tutors effectively improved sight word reading for struggling students. This peer-mediated intervention showed positive results and was well-liked by participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Strategic incremental rehearsal (SIR) is an instructional method for struggling readers.
  • Peer-mediated interventions can enhance student reading proficiency.
  • Limited research exists on combining SIR with peer tutoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of peer-mediated Strategic Incremental Rehearsal (SIR) for improving sight word reading.
  • To examine the impact of peer tutors implementing SIR on student reading skills.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple baseline single-case design was employed.
  • Peer tutors (4th/5th graders) were trained in SIR.
  • Peer tutors implemented SIR with participants (2nd graders) in an after-school program.

Main Results:

  • The peer-mediated SIR approach significantly increased the number of words read correctly for all participants.
  • Participants demonstrated improved sight word reading skills.
  • Treatment acceptability data indicated participants enjoyed the intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-mediated SIR is an effective strategy for enhancing sight word reading in young learners.
  • The intervention shows promise for application in classroom settings.
  • Combining peer tutoring with SIR offers a viable approach to support struggling readers.