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Peer reviewedSorenson, Nancy L. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1993
Proposes a framework for holistic evaluation of literacy development that is based on principles from whole-language theory. Argues that evaluation should be longitudinal, contextual, and evaluative. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Evaluation, Reading Diagnosis
Peer reviewedReutzel, D. Ray; And Others – Reading Research and Instruction, 1995
Finds that state-level textbook adoption committee members reported four major unresolved reading issues: (1) assessment of students' reading progress; (2) whole language versus basal approaches; (3) ability grouping; and (4) use of tradebooks in place of basals. Suggests that the members may lack sufficient specific knowledge of the issues to…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedReutzel, D. Ray; And Others – Reading Research and Instruction, 1996
Finds four major unresolved issues, according to state legislators: (1) assessment of students' reading progress; (2) whole language versus basal approaches; (3) use of tradebooks in place of basals; and (4) whether at-risk readers should spend increased time reading or practicing isolated reading skills. Suggests that legislators lack sufficient…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Evaluation Methods, High Risk Students, National Surveys
