Notes that reading and writing can accelerate speech and language growth for nonvocal individuals. Proposes the language experience approach as an effective instructional technique for use with such individuals. (FL)

Argues that the language experience approach is a good technique to use to teach reading to deaf and hearing impaired children, but that the rationale for the technique presented by Russell G. Stauffer is misleading in regard to the way such children learn. (Author/FL)

Identifies several teaching techniques that help children develop an awareness of the communicative nature of reading and writing. Cites learning theories to support the techniques. (FL)

Contains contributions from five educators concerning the following topics: (1) the "Super Sounder" system of presenting phonics instruction to beginning readers, (2) teaching vocabulary in a multigrade classroom, (3) language experience and basal readers, (4) pacing as a key to successful drill work, and (5) creative ways to encourage reading.…

Demonstrates briefly the naturalness of dialect variation in American English, examines the implications for reading instruction of recognizing the naturalness of dialects, and provides a list of references for the professional development of teachers of children who speak dialects other than standard English. (ET)

Argues that teachers can take advantage of child-initiated explorations to develop beginning reading and writing skills. Offers specific recommendations and suggestions. (FL)

Discusses the Global Method of reading instruction, which is used worldwide and which is based upon the belief that reading is a part of a language-based process, incorporating all of the communication skills. Examines its similarities to LEA, as well as its differences, and explains its advantages as a content area reading technique. (FL)