Abstract

LOPEZ SILVA, LUZ STELLA et al. Pre-reading skills of preschool students in the Colombian Caribbean region. Zona prox. [online]. 2013, n.19, pp.2-20. ISSN 2145-9444.

This descriptive study uses a quantitative, cross-sectional design that reviews some pre-reading skills that account for student readiness in a sample of preschoolers from a low socio-economic background in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Several measures were used: dibels, pls 4, nepsy ii and the bohem-3 to assess auditory comprehension, phonological awareness, speed of naming, speed of processing, and relational concepts. Results show that 70% of the students achieve average and above average results in auditory comprehension and knowledge of relational concepts. The rest of the skills show age-equivalent scores below expectations. Results reflect contextual differences, as a function of school, socio economic level, and socio demographic variables.

Keywords : pre-reading skills; preschool; early school readiness; academic performance; Colombian Caribbean region; context.

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