The Contemporary Trends in Phonological Awareness Studies: A Review of Selected Articles

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to analyze the contemporary trends in phonological awareness (PA) research by examining ten selected articles and gaining a comprehensive understanding of this field. The data for this study were gathered from articles available in Google Scholar and ResearchGate-indexed journals, resulting in the selection of ten relevant articles published between 2020 and 2023. These ten articles were cross-analyzed according to research (Title & Authors), participants, research design, data collection, data analysis, research setting, and findings. Analyzing the results of the selected articles according to the similarities in phonological awareness could yield valuable insights into contemporary research trends in phonological awareness (PA). The study employed a descriptive bibliometric approach in which a report card was developed, and content analysis was utilized to reveal contemporary trends in phonological awareness articles during the specified period. The findings indicated that the predominant focus of these articles was on the impact of phonological awareness on reading development, particularly among primary school students. Additionally, the majority of articles utilized tests as a data collection instrument, and they demonstrated the effectiveness of phonological awareness in improving child literacy, reading skills, speaking skills, and technology-based assessment of reading skills. The researchers recommended that future studies expand the sample size by including more articles on phonological awareness, focusing on kindergarten and primary school students, to address gaps in our understanding of collaborative efforts in phonological awareness.

Keywords: Phonological Awareness, Child Literacy, Reading Skills, Speaking Skills, Contemporary Trends