In primary school, particularly in grades 3, 4, and 5, many students struggle with comprehension difficulties when it comes to reading, as evident in scientific literature and national and international surveys. Reciprocal Teaching (RT) has emerged as a cooperative learning practice that effectively supports and enhances the understanding of written texts. This study involved 10 primary school teachers and 73 fifth-grade students who participated in a guided reading activity using RT. The researchers observed and analysed the verbal interactions within the class room setting. Specifically, the focus was on examining the communicative functions employed by the teacher to enhance students' reading performance. The analysis of the teachers' actions encompassed the use of reading strategies, modelling techniques, and providing support for teamwork. The progress made by the students in terms of their comprehension of the text was assessed through the administration of two carefully constructed tests.

Nelle classi di scuola primaria delle tre ultime annualità, molti alunni hanno difficoltà a comprendere quello che leggono male, come si ricava dalla letteratura scientifica e dalle rilevazioni nazionali e internazionali. Il Reciprocal Teaching (RT) è una pratica di apprendimento cooperativo implementata con successo per sostenere e facilitare la comprensione del testo scritto. Alla ricerca hanno partecipato 10 insegnanti di scuola primaria, 73 alunni di classe quinta primaria hanno svolto un’attività di lettura guidata con il RT. Le interazioni verbali in classe sono state osservate; successivamente sono stati analizzati i protocolli raccolti durante le osservazioni nei gruppi per verificare le funzioni comunicative attivate dall’insegnante, riguardo alle prestazioni di lettura degli alunni. L’analisi delle azioni degli insegnanti si è concentrata sull’uso delle strategie di lettura, sul modellamento e sul supporto del lavoro di gruppo. I miglioramenti ottenuti dagli alunni nella comprensione del testo sono stati verificati con due prove costruite ad hoc.

Anello Francesca (2023). Teacher’s Verbal Communication in the Use of Reciprocal Teaching for Reading Comprehension: An Exploratory Study. FORMAZIONE & INSEGNAMENTO, 21(1), 62-70 [10.7346/-fei-XXI-01-23_09].

Teacher’s Verbal Communication in the Use of Reciprocal Teaching for Reading Comprehension: An Exploratory Study

Anello Francesca
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2023-04-30

Abstract

In primary school, particularly in grades 3, 4, and 5, many students struggle with comprehension difficulties when it comes to reading, as evident in scientific literature and national and international surveys. Reciprocal Teaching (RT) has emerged as a cooperative learning practice that effectively supports and enhances the understanding of written texts. This study involved 10 primary school teachers and 73 fifth-grade students who participated in a guided reading activity using RT. The researchers observed and analysed the verbal interactions within the class room setting. Specifically, the focus was on examining the communicative functions employed by the teacher to enhance students' reading performance. The analysis of the teachers' actions encompassed the use of reading strategies, modelling techniques, and providing support for teamwork. The progress made by the students in terms of their comprehension of the text was assessed through the administration of two carefully constructed tests.
30-apr-2023
Settore M-PED/03 - Didattica E Pedagogia Speciale
Settore M-PED/04 - Pedagogia Sperimentale
Anello Francesca (2023). Teacher’s Verbal Communication in the Use of Reciprocal Teaching for Reading Comprehension: An Exploratory Study. FORMAZIONE & INSEGNAMENTO, 21(1), 62-70 [10.7346/-fei-XXI-01-23_09].
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