Mercedes Spencer|Richard K. Wagner
The comprehension problems for second?language learners with poor reading comprehension despite adequate decoding: A meta?analysis
Florida State University|Florida State University
conducted metaanalysis 16 existing studies examine nature comprehension problems children secondlanguage learners poor reading comprehension despite adequate decoding results indicated children deficits oral language 080 deficits severe reading comprehension deficit 247 secondlanguage learners also weaker oral language skills compared nativespeaking children regardless comprehension status 084 discuss theoretical practical implications finding secondlanguage learners poor reading comprehension despite adequate decoding deficits oral language deficit sufficient explain deficit reading comprehension