Readers’ Theater Projects for Special Education: A Randomized Controlled Study

A randomized controlled trial was conducted to study the effectiveness of two readers’ theater (RT) programs in promoting reading skills and motivation dysfluent readers Grades 3–4. One program (RT Goal) included a goal preparing performance for an audience (n = 50), while another Practice) did not include such 49). group receiving traditional oral intervention (Control group; n 59) classroom peers (Mainstream 159) served as controls. The results indicate that both RT groups Control developed at higher rate speed during period than Mainstream group. Goal associated with engagement ratings temporary reduction errors anxiety. had no effects on silent or self-efficacy.