Research Article Critique
MODULE 2: RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE
Vandana G. Kotapally
Grand Canyon University: SPE 557
04/25/2012
Abstract
Causes of dyslexia or reading disabilities have been hotly debated by researchers and educators. Knowledge regarding the causes of reading disabilities is important as they define the strategies that will used to help students with dyslexia learn. Dyslexia is caused by differences in the information processing patterns of learning disability students. Language and phonological skills have been found to be the main cause of reading problems. This paper presents a critique and summarizes a paper dealing with phonological skills and how they affect the ability to read. Besides this the paper will highlight the main findings of the study and future implications.
Module 2: Research Article Critique
Introduction
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disability found among children. It is characterized by impaired ability to read, spell, write, and sometimes even speak. These difficulties occur despite individuals being given ample opportunity to learn and having at least an average IQ. Dyslexia can be of three types. The three types of dyslexia are trauma dyslexia, primary dyslexia and secondary or developmental dyslexia. Trauma dyslexia is caused by some form of injury to the brain. Primary dyslexia on the other hand is caused by dysfunction on the left side of the brain and is found more in boys than girls and is mainly hereditary. Secondary dyslexia is caused by hormonal disturbances during the early period of fetal development. To sum it up dyslexia can be caused by three factors. They are brain dysfunction or hereditary, brain trauma and hormonal influences. There is no cure for Dyslexia. An effective intervention plan for dyslexia thus involves developing a collaborative plan with parents that the schools can utilize to help the student learn and deal with Dyslexia. The plan should utilize the student’s strengths and help minimize the area
Vandana G. Kotapally
Grand Canyon University: SPE 557
04/25/2012
Abstract
Causes of dyslexia or reading disabilities have been hotly debated by researchers and educators. Knowledge regarding the causes of reading disabilities is important as they define the strategies that will used to help students with dyslexia learn. Dyslexia is caused by differences in the information processing patterns of learning disability students. Language and phonological skills have been found to be the main cause of reading problems. This paper presents a critique and summarizes a paper dealing with phonological skills and how they affect the ability to read. Besides this the paper will highlight the main findings of the study and future implications.
Module 2: Research Article Critique
Introduction
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disability found among children. It is characterized by impaired ability to read, spell, write, and sometimes even speak. These difficulties occur despite individuals being given ample opportunity to learn and having at least an average IQ. Dyslexia can be of three types. The three types of dyslexia are trauma dyslexia, primary dyslexia and secondary or developmental dyslexia. Trauma dyslexia is caused by some form of injury to the brain. Primary dyslexia on the other hand is caused by dysfunction on the left side of the brain and is found more in boys than girls and is mainly hereditary. Secondary dyslexia is caused by hormonal disturbances during the early period of fetal development. To sum it up dyslexia can be caused by three factors. They are brain dysfunction or hereditary, brain trauma and hormonal influences. There is no cure for Dyslexia. An effective intervention plan for dyslexia thus involves developing a collaborative plan with parents that the schools can utilize to help the student learn and deal with Dyslexia. The plan should utilize the student’s strengths and help minimize the area
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