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Peer reviewedFrymier, Jack – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1987
Examines the Macmillan "Spelling" books in terms of the concept of "hyperrationalization": the imposing of unproven techniques and/or the setting of unrealistic expectations. Explicates the assumptions and beliefs implicit in the "Spelling" books and studies children's interests in the words and concepts in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
