L2 English Reading, Spelling, and Cognitive-Linguistic Development: Evaluating the Effects of Phonics versus Whole Word Instruction in L1 German Elementary Students.
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| Title: | L2 English Reading, Spelling, and Cognitive-Linguistic Development: Evaluating the Effects of Phonics versus Whole Word Instruction in L1 German Elementary Students. |
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| Authors: | MLAKAR, HEIKE1, SCHILK, MARCO1 |
| Source: | Language & Literacy: A Canadian Educational E-Journal. 2025, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p160-200. 41p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Short-term memory, *Spelling ability, *Reading comprehension, *Literacy programs, *Phonics, *Phonological awareness |
| Abstract: | This study explores the effects of two two-year literacy intervention programs (phonics and whole word) on L1 German speaking children's L2 English reading, spelling, and cognitive-linguistic development (N = 49). We assessed reading skills (L2 reading comprehension and fluency), spelling ability (L2 real word and pseudoword accuracy), and cognitive-linguistic skills (working memory, phonological short-term memory, non-verbal intelligence, phonological awareness, L2 receptive grammar, and vocabulary). Based on mixed-effects modeling, phonics instruction led to significantly better L2 real word spelling accuracy and L2 vocabulary knowledge. Phonological short-term memory skills profited from phonics instruction, resulting in significantly higher scores over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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