Language for Writing program evaluation

Martella, R.; Waldron-Soler, K.

Abstract:

This article describes a program evaluation of the Direct Instruction program, Language for Writing, which was implemented in a total of 10 second through fifth grade classrooms across the United States. Student gains in writing achievement were measured pre and post-implementation. Results indicate that students made statistically and educationally significant gains in writing performance; ELL students and students in special education classrooms also obtained significant improvements in writing. Additionally, social validity questionnaires indicated that teachers were satisfied with using the program. (Copyright © 2011, National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI). All rights reserved).

Research areas:

• Project Follow Through

Year:

2005

Main publication type:

Program Effectiveness

Subtype:

Article

Keywords:

Language for Writing, writing

Source:

Journal of Direct Instruction

Design type:

One Group Pretest-Posttest

Fidelity monitored:

No

Students included:

Second Grade Students, Third Grade Students, Fourth Grade Students, Fifth Grade Students, General Education Students, Special Education Students, At-risk Students, Hispanic Students, African American Students, English Language Learners

Other tags:

Language for Writing, writing, Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM), Test of Written Language-3 (TOWL-3)

Location/Setting:

South, Midwest, West, Elementary School