SpellDoctor: Links to Other Research

SpellDoctor is designed to address the latest language and literacy research. The articles below discuss the importance of focusing on spelling as a key component of any language arts program. Click a title to read the research article.

Re-conceptualizing Spelling Development & Instruction
Excellent article by Shane Templeton & Darrell Morris about current and developing practices in classroom spelling instruction, with an extensive list of related readings.

How Spelling Supports Reading
This article by Dr. Louisa Moats, published in American Educator, explains how language-based spelling instruction leads to improved spelling and reading skills.

Spelling: Best Ideas=Best Practices
This article published by the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) summarizes spelling assessment and instruction methods that are supported by solid research.

Spelling Performance Evaluation For Language & Literacy
This research report by Jan Wasowicz PhD, Julie Masterson PhD, and Kenn Apel PhD, discusses the history and importance of spelling instruction and presents a plan for performance-based word study instruction.

Outcomes Reports-Spell-Links to Reading and Writing:
Outcomes Report: A Classroom Study
Outcomes Report: A Case Study