Using Cooperative Learning to Improve Reading Comprehension in High Schools

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Abstract

This manuscript reports a Level 2 exploratory randomized controlled trial of the Reciprocal Reading programme in high schools. The programme is a workforce development programme that supports teachers and teaching assistants develop and deliver targeted reading comprehension cooperative learning instruction to high school students. The Reciprocal Reading programme was delivered successfully over 6 months in a sample of 316 students from 14 schools with high socio-economic disadvantage. Positive Effect Sizes were observed in reading comprehension performance of intervention students, compared to control. A larger study is required to ascertain whether effects generalise.

Authors

• Allen Thurston, Queen's University - Belfast

• Maria Paz Cockerill, Queen's University - Belfast

• Joanne O'Keeffe, Queen's University - Belfast

• Tien-Hui Chiang, Anhui Normal University

• Alison MacKenzie, Queen's University - Belfast