James E. Connell & Joseph C. Witt (2004).
Applications of computer-based instruction: Using specialized software to aid letter-name and letter-sound recognition.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
37, 67-71.
We evaluated computerized training
and testing programs with children who were having difficulties learning prereading skills. The
programs were derived from equivalence research and were written in authoring software designed
for educators. After learning to match uppercase and lowercase printed letters to the corresponding
letter names (Tasks 1 and 2), the children matched the letters to one another (Tasks 4 and 5). Then,
after learning to match uppercase letters to sounds (Task 3), they also matched lowercase letters to
sounds (Task 6) and matched printed to spoken words (Tasks 7 and 8). The results recommend
equivalence-based protocols and user-friendly software in further development of prereading
instruction.
DESCRIPTORS: computer-based instruction, letter-sound correspondences, matching to sample,
stimulus equivalence, children