A1 Journal article (refereed)
Supporting Acquisition of Spelling Skills in Different Orthographies Using an Empirically Validated Digital Learning Environment (2021)
Lyytinen, H. J., Semrud-Clikeman, M., Li, H., Pugh, K., & Richardson, U. (2021). Supporting Acquisition of Spelling Skills in Different Orthographies Using an Empirically Validated Digital Learning Environment. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 566220. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.566220
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Lyytinen, Heikki Juhani; Semrud-Clikeman, Margaret; Li, Hong; Pugh, Kenneth; Richardson, Ulla
Journal or series: Frontiers in Psychology
eISSN: 1664-1078
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 06/04/2021
Volume: 12
Article number: 566220
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Publication country: Switzerland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.566220
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/75062
Abstract
This paper discusses how the association learning principle works for supporting acquisition of basic spelling and reading skills using digital game-based learning environment with the Finland-based GraphoLearn (GL) technology. This program has been designed and validated to work with early readers of different alphabetic writing systems using repetition and reinforcing connections between spoken and written units. Initially GL was developed and found effective in training children at risk of reading disorders in Finland. Today GL training has been shown to support learning decoding skills among children independent of whether they face difficulties resulting from educational, social, or biological reasons.
Keywords: language development; language acquisition; literacy; reading disorders; dyslexia; intervention; digital games; educational games; writing systems; orthography
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Reporting Year: 2021
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