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Corrective Feedback in Oral Reading

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We examined 24 studies to determine the effects on word recognition and reading comprehension of correcting errors during oral reading. Corrective feedback improved students' word reading accuracy on words in lists, and accuracy in reading words in passages. Some correction procedures had greater benefits than others. Successful error correction procedures share common characteristics, leading to recommendations about instruction: Teachers should (a) correct errors immediately; (b) require students to repeat the correct response; and (c) match correction procedure to the instructional situation and the learner. Several research recommendations are outlined.

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  1. Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

    Joanne D. Heubusch (Research Associate)

  2. Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

    John Wills Lloyd (Associate Professor)

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Heubusch, J.D., Lloyd, J.W. Corrective Feedback in Oral Reading. Journal of Behavioral Education 8, 63–79 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022864707734

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