Effects of Integrated Literacy and Content-area Instruction on Vocabulary and Comprehension in the Elementary Years: A Meta-analysis

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Written By Christy Lundy

This study conducted a meta-analysis to examine the impacts of integrated literacy and content-area instruction on vocabulary and comprehension outcomes in K-5. The analysis included 35 quasi-experimental studies, and the results showed significant positive effects for vocabulary, comprehension, and content knowledge highlighting the benefits of combining literacy and subject-area instruction. Access the research here.

Christy Lundy
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