Reading is a central prerequisite for acquiring knowledge in all subjects and an essential basis for social participation. However, many pupils find it difficult to read texts fluently and to extract meaning from them. This is where the research project on the systematic promotion of reading fluency and reading strategies comes in.

What are the aims of the study?

Implementation of the reading promotion program “The Reading Athlete”

The first goal is to provide teachers with a program for differentiated reading promotion in the classroom. With the “Reading Athlete”, a program was developed that offers suitable methods and texts depending on the child’s learning level. In this way, children can be picked up at the appropriate level for them. The concept is based on support measures that have been proven to be effective.

The “Reading Athlete” includes

• the syllable-based reading slalom method to promote reading accuracy
• the sound-based reading method Reading Sprint to promote reading speed
• the strategy-oriented reading canoe to promote reading comprehension

Investigation of the conditions for success

The second aim is to investigate which conditions are particularly conducive to using the program in the classroom. This provides important insights into how training concepts can be transferred into practice.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the training

Finally, the extent to which the reading skills of the pupils participating in the training improve and how effective the program is rated by teachers will be investigated.