Results From a Phase 2 Exploratory Trial of Paired Reading in Spanish Language in Colombia

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Abstract

There is good evidence that peer tutoring, can lead to attainment gains in English reading. Transferability of the technique to other languages/educational contexts are less well studied. This paper reports results from a Phase 2 exploratory trial designed to establish if peer tutoring, could transfer to the Colombian education system/Spanish language. A randomised trial was conducted in four Colombian elementary schools with eight classes, and 298 third and fifth grade pupils. Results indicated peer tutoring could be an effective, low cost strategy for improving reading (Effect Size +0.16 peer tutoring compared to control). The criteria were met for progression to a Phase 3 trial, despite disruption to the research due to Covid related school closures.

Authors

• Allen Thurston, Queen's University - Belfast
  Presenting Author

• Gloria Lucia Bernal, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  Non-Presenting Author

• Luz Karime Abadía Alvarado, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  Non-Presenting Author

• Maria Paz Cockerill, Queen's University - Belfast
  Non-Presenting Author

• Alison MacKenzie, Queen's University - Belfast
  Non-Presenting Author

• Joanne O'Keeffe, Queen's University - Belfast
  Non-Presenting Author

• Pelusa Orellana, Universidad de los Andes
  Non-Presenting Author

• Tien-Hui Chiang, Anhui Normal University
  Non-Presenting Author