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Literature and Literacy: A Review of Research.
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Sawyer, Wayne – Language Arts, 1987
Reviews the major theoretical statements regarding the contribution of literature to reading development, noting that they fall into two interwoven strands: the notion of learning to read through literature, and learning to read literature. Evaluates the empirical evidence supporting the claim that literature plays an important role in learning to…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Making Connections.
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Language Arts, 1986
Expresses the viewpoints of six teachers concerning the importance of considering a child's individual needs in reading or writing instruction. (DF)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Learning Processes
Research Currents: The Classroom Collective--We, Them, or It?
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Amarel, Marianne – Language Arts, 1987
Discusses the role of schools and school systems in dealing with students on an individual basis. Reviews the literature on individualized literacy instruction, learning patterns, contexts for learning, and the creation of settings. (SKC)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Language Arts