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Peer reviewedBlache, Stephen E.; Parsons, Carl L. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1980
The paper describes an instructional procedure for teaching distinctive features to children with articulation problems. The procedure uses minimal pairs to teach a feature. A four step program is described that considers conceptual skills, discrimination and production training, as well as carry-over. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Distinctive Features (Language), Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedHassan, Dolly Z. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988
Argues that a special approach is needed to teach Standard American English to West Indians and that they not be placed in classes with native or limited-English speakers. Identifies the linguistic features of West Indian Creole. Reviews research conducted in Great Britain on West Indian immigrants' special problems and needs. (PAA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Componential Analysis, Creoles
Download full textAnders, Patricia L. – 1983
A study investigated whether semantic feature analysis (SFA) significantly improves the content related vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension of adolescent, learning disabled readers. SFA is a set of vocabulary development activities designed to help students categorize vocabulary words and compare related ideas. Subjects, 62 learning…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking, Distinctive Features (Language), High Schools
