Results from a Phase 2 exploratory trial of paired reading in Spanish language in Colombia

Allen Thurston; Gloria Bernal; Luz Karime Abadía Alvarado; Maria Cockerill; Alison MacKenzie; Joanne O'Keeffe; Pelusa Orellana; Tien-Hui Chiang

Results from a Phase 2 exploratory trial of paired reading in Spanish language in Colombia

Allen Thurston
, Gloria Bernal
, Luz Karime Abadía Alvarado
, Maria Cockerill
, Alison MacKenzie
, Joanne O'Keeffe
, Pelusa Orellana
, Tien-Hui Chiang

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There is good evidence that peer tutoring, can lead to attainment gains in English reading. Transfer-ability 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.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 12 Apr 2023
Event	American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2023 - USA, Chicago, United States Duration: 13 Apr 2023 → 17 Apr 2023 https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Meeting/2023-Annual-Meeting

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Conference	American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2023
Abbreviated title	AERA 2023
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago
Period	13/04/2023 → 17/04/2023
Internet address	https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Meeting/2023-Annual-Meeting

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Validation of the Motivation to Read Survey
Orellana, P., Cockerill, M., Thurston, A., Hurtado, C. M., Abadía Alvarado, L. K., Ramírez, G. E. B., MacKenzie, A. & O'Keeffe, J., 03 Oct 2025, In: Reading Psychology. 46, 7, p. 715-735 21 p.
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Validation of the Motivation to Read Survey

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