Project WORD: Word Learning + Reading Development

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child who is currently enrolled in 2nd grade? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to find out how children learn new words. This study involves 4 online visits over 6-8 weeks. Eligible participants speak English as their first or main language. Participants will be compensated for their time.

STUDY PURPOSE

Learning new words during childhood is a complex mental process. The purpose of this study is to find out more about why some children learn new words more easily than others. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of the relationship between word learning skills and reading outcomes in children with and without learning difficulties.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Enrolled in 2nd grade
• English is child’s first or main language
• Not diagnosed with developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, or hearing loss
• Have normal vision or vision is corrected to normal with glasses or contact lenses

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

All visits are currently being done online by videoconference. During the first online visit, children will complete reading and language assessments to find out if they are eligible for the rest of the study. If eligible, children will have several more online visits that will include reading and vocabulary tasks and answering questions about a video. Visits will take about 1-2 hours each. All activities will be audio-recorded.