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Education in General and Specifically The Topic/age Range of Your Teaching Unit

The literature review examines research on the use of computers in education from broad to more specific topics. Broad research shows mostly positive effects of computer-assisted instruction on student achievement. Studies also find that technology-based reading programs can increase test scores. The Waterford Early Reading Program in particular has been found to significantly increase reading achievement for all students, including English learners. The research question asks if using WERP with second grade English learners results in higher reading test scores than traditional methods.

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Education in General and Specifically The Topic/age Range of Your Teaching Unit

The literature review examines research on the use of computers in education from broad to more specific topics. Broad research shows mostly positive effects of computer-assisted instruction on student achievement. Studies also find that technology-based reading programs can increase test scores. The Waterford Early Reading Program in particular has been found to significantly increase reading achievement for all students, including English learners. The research question asks if using WERP with second grade English learners results in higher reading test scores than traditional methods.

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Sample Literature Review (for GED 500 Research Proposal, similar to TBE 540 assignment) Structure: The literature

review first presents the broad area of the use of computers in instruction (both positive and negative). The articles cited are sometimes meta-analyses, which report the overall results of many studies. The next topic is the use of computers to teach reading (more specific). WERP-related research, including some with second language learners, is the final topic (most specific). Research question: Does use of the Waterford Early Reading Program (delivered via computer) with 2nd grade second language learners result in higher reading test scores than traditional methods? Note: in TBE 540 you will try to show that web-based materials are effective in education in general and specifically the topic/age range of your Teaching Unit. Heres the actual literature review as it might appear in your assignment. (integrated format): Note: In TBE 540 your literature review will probably be longer. Computer-assisted instruction in school districts and classrooms is expanding. Although some research has failed to find significant increases in student achievement after the use of computer (Hardman, 1994), it is in the minority. Most research has found positive effects on student achievement related to CAI (Soe, Koki & Chang, 2000). Recent studies have shown that computerassisted instruction in reading can increase standardized test scores (Martindale et al, 2005). Technology-based programs concentrating on the aspects of reading and phonemic awareness are gaining popularity in elementary schools (Education Commission of the States, 1999). Researchers have found that exposure to hypermedia can actually enhance the learning experience for students. Material is presented in a variety of ways, allowing students to better absorb and organize new knowledge (Levin & Matthews, 1997). The Waterford Early Reading Program (WERP) has proven to be successful in the classroom. Student reading achievement has significantly increased. WERPs individualized instruction has been especially successful with students with special needs and second language learners (Education Commission of the States, 1999). References (put at end of Research Proposal) Note: these sources are too old to be used for your real literature review try to use sources within the last 10 years Education Commission of the States (1999). Waterford Early Reading Program. (ERIC Document No. ED447438) Hardman, R. (1994). The effect of CAI on reading achievement. (ERIC Document No. ED373311) Levin, B. & Matthews, C. (1997). Using hypermedia to educate preservice teachers about genderequity issues in elementary school classrooms. Research on Computing in Education, 29(3), 226-247. Martindale, T., Pearson, C., Curda, L. & Pitcher, J. (2005). Effects of an online application in reading and mathematics on standardized test scores. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 37(4), 349-360. Soe, K, Koki, S. & Chang, J. (2000). Effect of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on reading achievement: A meta-analysis. Honolulu, HI: Pacific Resources for Education and Learning.

Convenient form to use while locating and reading articles (not the way it will appear in the Res. Prop.): Research Question: Topic Authors Year Summary

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