Discusses the reading program at Boys Republic High School (a California rehabilitation center for boys who are wards of the court), which is based on self-worth and individualized instruction. (JM)

Offers suggestions for differentiation of reading instruction based on Joseph Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model, which provides for general exploratory activities, group training activities, and individual investigations of real problems. (MKM)

Presents an approach to evaluation of reading instruction called CIPP (context, input, process, product), including: methods for discovering the needs of each student, getting input from students and colleagues concerning possible action, implementing evaluation in the process of instruction, and then carrying out an evaluation of the final…

Discusses various facets of student/teacher conferences, as seen in materials available in the ERIC system. (JM)

Discusses how to meet the individual needs of innercity students, how to handle skills materials, and how to arouse students' curiosity. (RB)

Describes a remedial reading program for college freshmen, using magazine advertisements and Madison Avenue techniques. (RB)

Describes a self-directed, individualized program using performance contracts to improve reading skills in both developmental and remedial reading areas. (RB)

Reviews the development of computer assisted reading programs and predicts that as costs decline and the quality of the educational program improves, more computers may be found in the classroom. (MKM)

Describes a four and a half week elective unit, jointly organized by reading and English teachers, which is designed to allow maximum free reading and extensive skill development through utilization of a wide range of materials. (MS)

Studies the responses of four teachers to errors made in oral reading. Concludes that although they used more than one strategy, the "tell" method of instant correction was used far more often than any other. Urges reading teachers to determine which methods are best for each student. (RS)

Describes the development and facilities of the Open End Reading Program which provides individualized instruction and free choice of daily tasks. (MS)

Describes part of a junior high reading program designed to enable students to bridge the gap between the demands of elementary school and junior high school. Discusses teaching and motivational techniques which bring about positive results. (RW)

Advances a set of five principles related to the development of independent learners and recommends the use of three types of activities effective in moving students toward greater independence in applying their ideas and skills. (NKA)