The Effectiveness of Reciprocal Teaching Method on Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Reciprocal Teaching (RT) method on teaching reading comprehension to students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID). The participants included three inclusive elementary school students with mild intellectual disability. A multiple probe design across subjects was used. Stories and measurement tools were used to evaluate the performance levels of the participants. Results showed that the RT method was an effective method on teaching reading comprehension to students with MID.