Pamela Luft
Reading Comprehension and Phonics Research: Review of Correlational Analyses with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
Kent State University
manuscript reviews 28 studies reading research deaf hardofhearing dhh students published since 2000 used correlational analyses examination focused assessment issues affecting measurement analysis relationships early phonological orthographic skills reading comprehension mixed outcomes complicate efforts determine evidencebased practices develop accurate model reading across 28 studies dhh participants represented wide age range potential floor ceiling effects reduce score variability valid correlations many studies assessed readers beyond optimal ages early skills develop useful reading reading skills also assessed using diverse array measures skill definitions particularly reading comprehension wordlevel textlevel abilities appear different constructs suggestions include consistent skill definitions differential timing early versus laterdeveloping skill assessments ensure robust correlational relationships