Sensitive Observations and the Development of Literacy.

Clark, Margaret M.

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ERIC Number: EJ478465

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Publication Date: 1992

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Sensitive Observations and the Development of Literacy.

Clark, Margaret M.

Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, v12 n3-4 p215-23 1992

Reviews contributions made by Marie Clay to the field of reading instruction and literacy. Maintains that Clay refused to be drawn into the battle between the phonics and "whole-word" approaches to reading instruction. Discusses the current status of language instruction in Great Britain and Clay's continuing significance. (CFR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Educational History, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Literacy, Reading Ability, Reading Improvement, Reading Readiness, Reading Research, Reading Teachers, Student Attitudes, Teacher Behavior

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand; United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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