The impact of a word-study spelling curriculum on spelling instruction and student spelling achievement

Author

Jan Baker, University of Northern Iowa

Availability

Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

English language--Orthography and spelling--Study and teaching;

Abstract

Word study uses direct instruction at the appropriate developmental level, hands-on activities, the study of orthographic structure, and a philosophy of problem-solving in a positive atmosphere. Pre- and post assessment data suggest that this is an effective instructional approach for improving student spelling achievement.

Year of Submission

2004

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

First Advisor

Timothy G. Weih

Comments

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Date Original

2004

Object Description

1 PDF file (24 pages)

Copyright

©2004 Jan Baker

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Baker, Jan, "The impact of a word-study spelling curriculum on spelling instruction and student spelling achievement" (2004). Graduate Research Papers. 296.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/296