The effectiveness of working memory strategies training on improvement of reading performance in students with dyslexia

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Corresponding Author: M. A. Islamic University Hamadan Branch

2 Assistant Professor, Kermanshah University

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Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of working memory strategies
training on improvement of reading performance in dyslexie students. In
this study quasi-experimental and pretest-post test with control group design
were applied. For this purpose, 30 students with dyslexia in third grade and
fourth grade on the bases of one stage cluster sampling method selected and
were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups (15 students in
the experimental group and 15 students in the control group). Reading level
detection test of Azizian and Abedi were used in this study. Working
memory strategies training were performed during15 sessions on the group.
The obtained data were analyzed statistically by using of analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that the training of working
memory improved the reading performance of dyslexic students. This study
also showed that working memory has a key role in reading performance
and defect in working memory can cause weakness in it.

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