Reading Intervention for English Learners With Reading Difficulties: An Umbrella Review of Research Syntheses

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Abstract

English Learners (ELs) face significant challenges as they learn a new language while learning to read, resulting in reading difficulties (RD). To address this issue and promote equitable education, evidence-based interventions supporting ELs' reading progress and language proficiency are crucial.
So far, many meta-analyses and syntheses have examined reading programs for ELs with RD. To derive the most coherent findings for interventions for ELs with RD, we conducted an umbrella review of previous meta-analyses/syntheses on this topic. Preliminary results indicate a wide range of reading components and moderators that potentially affect outcomes. Gaining a better understanding of what works and for whom can shed light on how to support ELs with RD, taking their unique characteristics into account.

Authors

• Yixian Huang, University of Texas at Austin

• Doris Luft Baker, University of Texas at Austin

• Xueye Yan, University of Texas at Austin