LeseTraining

Lesetraining is a targeted instructional program designed to improve reading skills for learners who experience difficulties with reading. It is commonly used in schools as an early intervention or supplementary support for students who struggle with decoding, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension. The aim is to provide explicit, systematic instruction that builds foundational reading skills and reduces reading-related frustration.

Typical components include explicit instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics, practice with decoding using grapheme-phoneme correspondences, guided oral reading, repeated reading to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and strategies for reading comprehension. Instruction is often explicit, sequential, and scaffolded, with frequent progress monitoring. Computer-assisted programs may supplement teacher-led sessions.

Lesetraining is delivered in small groups or one-to-one settings and can be part of the regular school day or offered as additional support. It is usually implemented by trained personnel such as teachers, special educators, or speech-language pathologists, who adapt materials to the language and age of the learners. The intensity and duration of training vary depending on need and school policy.

Evidence from research indicates that structured literacy and systematic, phonics-based lesetraining produces reliable gains in decoding and word recognition and often improves reading fluency. Effects on comprehension are more variable and tend to depend on broader language skills and instructional quality. Early, targeted intervention generally yields stronger outcomes than later remediation, and effective implementation relies on fidelity, professional development, and regular assessment.