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- Title
A historical narrative review of paired oral reading practices in elementary classrooms.
- Authors
Downs, Jake; Mohr, Kathleen; Young, Chase
- Abstract
Background: Paired Reading (PR), Neurological Impress Method (NIM), Dyad Reading (DR), and Read Two Impress (R2I) share a fundamental trait – paired synchronous oral reading between a higher‐level tutor and a lower‐level tutee. Collectively, we refer to these practices as Synchronous Paired Oral Reading Techniques (SPORT). This historical narrative review investigates the origin, development, and current state of SPORT. Methods: Five academic databases were searched for reports of SPORT from the years 1960–2021. This process yielded 3972 results, from which 456 full‐text articles were assessed for eligibility. Finally, 77 publications were reviewed to inform this historical narrative. Results: Four distinct waves of SPORT research dating back to 1966 were identified in the review. These waves are characterised by popularity in the United Kingdom and United States, evolving theoretical frameworks, varying configurations and implementations, and concerted focus on reading achievement. Consistently positive outcomes are reported in the SPORT literature, specifically in oral reading fluency and reading comprehension. Conclusions: The theory and practice of SPORT have evolved significantly throughout its extensive history. We call for a fifth wave of SPORT research to consolidate the findings of the last 60 years, develop new lines of inquiry, and implement novel and varied applications of SPORT. Highlights: What is already known about this topic Paired Reading, Neurological Impress Method, Dyad Reading, and Read Two Impress are popular methods for tutoring developing readers.These practices each involve tutor and tutee synchronously reading connected text aloud.The literature supporting these practices consistently reports positive academic tutee outcomes. What this paper adds This paper is the first publication to consider these methods as a family of related practices (Synchronous Paired Oral Reading Techniques; SPORT).SPORT research from the last 60 years reveals a dynamic, evolving literature, with a current, heightened interest in SPORT. These evolutions are characterised as 'waves'.Tutee outcomes in the SPORT literature are generally positive with fluency and comprehension highlighted as commonly measured variables.This paper calls for a fifth wave of SPORT research that consolidates previous outcomes while developing new lines of inquiry. Implications for theory, policy, or practice Practitioners should be familiar with each of the SPORT methods in order to customise and adapt SPORT applications to meet specific needs of learnersFuture SPORT research should test the validity of grouping these four techniques.Future SPORT research should consolidate the reported quantitative outcomes of the last 60 years.Future SPORT research should use the extant literature to drive new lines of inquiry and practice.
- Subjects
PAIRED reading; PEER teaching; SHARED reading; READING comprehension; ORAL reading
- Publication
Journal of Research in Reading, 2023, Vol 46, Issue 1, p42
- ISSN
0141-0423
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1467-9817.12413