Delicate Balances: The Ecology, Culture, and Communication of Reading Teachers.

Roe, Mary F.; Kleinsasser, Robert C.

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ERIC Number: EJ477255

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Publication Date: 1993

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Delicate Balances: The Ecology, Culture, and Communication of Reading Teachers.

Roe, Mary F.; Kleinsasser, Robert C.

Reading Research and Instruction, v33 n2 p83-94 Win 1993

Proposes extending the training of reading teachers to include sociological aspects. Describes three traits that training programs for reading educators could foster: ecological thinking; cultural responsiveness; and communicative competence. Suggests changes which would align the training of reading teachers with these sociological considerations. (RS)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Context, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Reading Teachers, Sociology

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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