Development of the use of color as an initial added dimension in beginning level reading is discussed, including the exploratory studies of the Gattegno Words in Color approach. Two experimental studies tested Words in Color: the Dodds study with primary-school children describes significantly superior scores in vocabulary and spelling; the Hinds study reports superior vocabulary and comprehension gains with inner-city illiterate adults.
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