Effectiveness of Picture Concept Activity on Improving the Cognitive Proficiency Skill and Reading Performance of Nigerian Pupils with Dyslexia

Abstract

This study determines the effectiveness of a non-digital picture concept programme to treat cognitive deficits in pupils with dyslexia. Using a sample of 38 primary two pupils (aged 7-9 years) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, a Picture Concept Activity and the traditional method of repetitive passage drill were administered for eight weeks and results were compared. Standard cognitive and reading measures were used and data were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that the experimental participants performed higher than the control group on the overall reading and cognitive proficiency performances. Improved cognitive proficiency was associated with improved reading tasks.

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dyslexia cognitive intervention working memory processing speed reading performance non-digital programme pupils Nigeria

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