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Waller, T. Gary – 1977
This monograph examines reading as a cognitive process, focusing on the relationship between reading and thinking as developed in Piagetian theory. Sections of the paper provide a brief overview of Piagetian theory, pointing out its relevance for reading; examine correlational, comparative, and perceptual studies of the relationship between…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Literature Reviews
Linksz, Arthur – 1973
Included in this book are sections dealing with: (1) some clinical experiences with poor readers; (2) the history of the letters "H" and "T," the biology of righthandedness, the silent "E," and code vs. meaning; (3) the irregular spelling of English words and differences between vowels and consonants; (4) the silent "E" at the end of words,…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence, Reading, Reading Ability
Vogel, Susan Ann – 1975
The information in this volume documents the author's extensive series of investigations concerning the syntactic abilities of good readers compared to dyslexics with reading comprehension difficulties. Findings corroborate the importance of syntactic ability in the reading process and confirm Goodman's psycholinguistic model of reading. Chapters…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Psycholinguistics
Eberly, Donald W. – 1972
Various eye problems and the effects they can have on children's reading abilities are explored in this pamphlet, which is one of a series designed to answer parents' questions about their children's reading development. Topics discussed are the demands on vision made by reading, problems that affect visual acuity (nearsightedness, farsightedness,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Parent Participation, Reading Ability, Reading Development
Gans, Roma – 1979
This discussion of methods, experiences, and theory provides educators and parents with an approach to learning to read that emphasizes learning to think and becoming a functional reader who can enjoy using this skill throughout life. Included are simple, inexpensive suggestions for improving reading, such as more attention to regular school…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Reading, Elementary Education, Functional Reading
Schonell, Fred J.; Goodacre, Elizabeth – 1974
A scientific approach to the teaching of reading is provided in this book. The chapters are: "Psychological Factors in Word Recognition,""Factors in Reading Ability,""Preparatory Period in Learning to Read,""A Psychological Analysis of Reading Methods,""Organization of Reading in Infant Classes,""Organization of Reading in Junior…
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Early Reading, Educational Psychology, Elementary Schools