Article

The Influence of Intensive Training in Decoding Skills on Field Dependence-Independence in First Grade Children

Authors

• • R. Allan Dermott
• • Dodd E. Roberts
• • Walter G. McIntire

Abstract

This paper describes the results of a study assessing the impact on field independence-dependence of decoding as a component of reading instruction for 225 first graders.Such drill appears to affect the ability to disembed,a component of field independence-dependence,but not to affect the ability to identify verticality.

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How to Cite: Dermott, R. A. , Roberts, D. E. & McIntire, W. G. (1982) “The Influence of Intensive Training in Decoding Skills on Field Dependence-Independence in First Grade Children”, Journal of Research in Rural Education. 1(1).