Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI)
Summary
This collaborative project between the University of Maryland and the Frederick County Public Schools focuses on integrating reading instruction in the elementary school curriculum. The CORI program prepares teachers to lead 60 minutes of engaged reading by incorporating cognitive reading strategy instruction and inquiry science in interesting and unique ways for students. Participating teachers are equipped with the skills to accomplish these classroom goals through interactive professional development workshops and established CORI guidelines.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- Students in CORI classrooms exhibit superior text comprehension, reading motivation, and reading strategies use.
- CORI is the subject of a large, current National Institute of Health study.
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- University of Maryland, College Park
Business
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
Government
- Frederick County Public Schools
Evidence of Impact
Research shows that CORI results in higher scores on text comprehension and reading strategies than other instructional approaches.
Increasing Reading Comprehension and Engagement Through Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction: A report from the developers shows that, students in CORI classrooms exhibited superior reading comprehension, reading motivation, and reading strategies on tests compared to students taught using other strategies.
Does Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction Increase Strategy Use and Conceptual Learning From Text?: A report from the developers shows that CORI students demonstrate better strategy use and text comprehension than students receiving traditionally organized instruction.
http://www.cori.umd.edu/research/publications/
Contact Information
University of Maryland, Department of Human Development
3304 Benjamin Building
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 314-8448
http://www.cori.umd.edu/
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