The effectiveness of Davis training method on improving reading skills and planning and organizing students with special learning disabilities

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Davis training method on improving reading, planning and organizing skills of students with learning disabilities.

The research method was semi-experimental with pretest- posttest and a control group. The statistical population included all children with learning disabilities in learning centers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Kermanshah city in the academic year 2018-2019. A sample of 30 of these students was selected by simple random sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 students) and a control group (15 students). At first, the Colorado Learning Problem Questionnaire (Wilkot et al., 2011) was completed for both groups (by parents) and then participated in the London Tower Test (Shalice, 1982). The experimental group then participated in Davis training method sessions. The control group did not receive. Then the questionnaires were completed again by both parents for both groups and the two groups participated in the London Tower test. The data were analyzed by using statistical test of covariance analysis.

The results showed that average scores of reading, planning and organizing skills in the post- test in experiment group were significantly increased in comparison with control group.

Based on the findings of the research, it can be concluded that Davis training method improves read skills with identify problems related to dyslexia and increases planning and organizing ability with focusing on the processes of thought.