Supporting secondary school students' reading comprehension in computer environments: A systematic review

Marlies ter Beek, Leonie Brummer, Anouk S. Donker, Marie-Christine J. L. Opdenakker

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Abstract

This systematic literature review analysed the content, focus, provision, and effects of support (scaffolds) in computer environments with regard to secondary school students' reading comprehension outcomes. The relevant search terms yielded many hits (period 2000–2017); however, intervention studies regarding reading comprehension of expository texts in computer environments seemed to be rather scarce. A careful analysis of these studies revealed that most of them provided cognitive support and some provided metacognitive support. Almost all studies focused on learning products, half of them in combination with learning processes. Most studies provided support in the form of statements, often provided during the task. Both cognitive and metacognitive scaffolds in computer environments produced a positive effect on reading comprehension outcomes. However, only one of the studies provided students with motivational scaffolds. Because the details of the design and content of the scaffolds used in all studies often remained unclear, it was difficult to determine the effectiveness of specific characteristics of scaffolds in computer environments. It is suggested that researchers should be more careful and comprehensive in designing and reporting on research in this area. Recommendations for future research and practical implementations of computer environments are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)557-566
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Computer Assisted Learning
Volume34
Issue number5
Early online date2-May-2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct-2018

Keywords

  • computer environments
  • reading comprehension
  • self-regulated learning
  • social studies
  • support
  • SELF-REGULATION
  • STRATEGY INSTRUCTION
  • METAANALYSIS
  • PERSPECTIVE
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • INTERVENTION
  • PERFORMANCE
  • CLASSROOM
  • PROSPECTS

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