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Improving STEM Outcomes for Young Children With Language Learning Disabilities

NCT03438760 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2020-09-14

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Summary

The sophisticated language of science can be a barrier to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning, especially for children who have specific language impairment (SLI). The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to test vocabulary and grammar interventions embedded in a small-group inquiry-based science instruction for their potential to ameliorate language deficits that impede science learning. Participants will be 54 preschoolers or kindergartners with SLI. Proximal and distal probes will reveal their mastery of taught and generalized language and science concepts.

Conditions

  • Specific Language Impairment

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Science + Phonological Awareness

The goal is to facilitate phonological awareness during science lessons. Because phonological awareness does not relate to science learning, this is a placebo.

BEHAVIORAL

Science + Grammar Intervention

The goal is to facilitate science learning by providing models, prompts, and experiences with grammatical structures related to science processes.

BEHAVIORAL

Science + Vocabulary Intervention

The goal is to facilitate science learning by providing models, prompts, and experiences with vocabulary related to science processes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Delaware

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Iowa

    collaborator OTHER

  • Father Flanagan's Boys' Home

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Karla K McGregor, Ph.D. · Father Flanagan's Boys' Home

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
7 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-11-03
Primary Completion
2020-08-30
Completion
2020-08-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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