Using a VAKT based program to develop EFL primary stage dyslexic pupils' reading skills

Abstract EN

The current research aimed at improving EFL Fifth grade dyslexic pupils' reading skills (Phonemic Awareness –Reading Accuracy- Spelling -Reading Comprehension) through using a VAKT based Program.

Forty dyslexic pupils enrolled in the fifth year, Primary stage, Menoufia governorate, Egypt were the participants of this research.

Data collection was based on a sequential mixed methods approach.

The qualitative phase is represented by the semi-structured interviews conducted with EFL primary stage teachers dealing with dyslexic pupils.

Based on interviews' responses, a VAKT program was proposed to be used in an EFL reading class.

An EFL Reading test was designed by the researchers to be used as a pre-posttest.

Data obtained was statistically analyzed.

Findings revealed that using the VAKT based program was effective in developing EFL fifth grade dyslexic pupils' reading skills.