Using a VAKT Based Program to Develop EFL Primary Stage Dyslexic Pupils' Reading Skills

Abstract

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.