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Partridge, Susan – 1979
In the neurological impress method the teacher sits slightly behind the child, a book is held jointly, and the teacher and child read aloud simultaneously with the teacher directing his/her voice into the child's ear as the child slides a finger along each line following the words as they are spoken. No attempt is made to teach sounds or word…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Listening Skills, Literature Reviews, Oral Reading

Milligan, Jerry L. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Focuses on seven errors made by teachers of remedial reading in elementary, middle, and junior high school programs. Suggests corrections and acknowledges teachers who treat reading as a skill that can be learned and refined through reading. (JK)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Elementary Secondary Education, Oral Reading, Phonics
Mrowicki, Linda G. – 1983
Any discussion of English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy should address three critical areas: who the learners are, what is to be taught, and how the literacy skills are to be taught. Three distinct groups of students can be classified as "non-literate" in their own language: pre-literates, illiterates, and semi-literates. Two approaches are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Audiolingual Methods, Course Content
Reutzel, D. Ray; Hollingsworth, Paul M. – Academic Therapy, 1988
The whole language philosophy of teaching reading and writing is outlined and related to children's acquisition of oral and written language. A typical whole language classroom is described, along with the roles of the teacher and students. A chart contrasts whole language theory with more typical methods of literacy education. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Child Language, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Philosophy
Groff, Patrick – 1985
Intended to help dispel several unsupported "myths" about reading instruction, this book analyzes a selected group of teaching practices that have been supported by reading experts but not by research findings. The "myths" discussed in the first 12 chapters of the book are as follows: (1) phonics hinders comprehension; (2) unpredictable spelling…
Descriptors: Context Clues, Dictionaries, Educational Theories, Elementary Education

Meyer, Valerie – Journal of Reading, 1987
Describes an unsuccessful attempt at teaching a well-motivated adult non-reader to read. Details different approaches that were tried, such as the sight method, auditory methods, tactile methods. Suggests ways to avoid reading failure in adults, such as checking for disabilities, and getting to know the student. (SKC)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Auditory Training
Groff, Patrick – 1987
Intended for reading teachers and teacher educators, this book provides an analysis of 12 fallacious beliefs thought to be responsible for the perpetuation of ineffective and inappropriate approaches to reading instruction. The introduction looks at the dangers of the myths that underlie reading instruction, discusses how the myths arise out of an…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Decoding (Reading), Educational Change, Educational History