This study investigated the practice of an expert reading coach as she provided lesson observation and feedback to an experienced kindergarten teacher. Data sources for the study included three cycles of observation of coaching sessions and guided reading instruction, as well as interviews. The report describes (a) the coach's modeling of…

States PUSH-UPS was developed to align Title I lessons in a pullout setting with the developmental reading program. Analyzes effects of PUSH-UPS and no PUSH-UPS on decoding, vocabulary knowledge, and story recall with five grade 3 subjects. Finds that PUSH-UPS increased decoding ability in four of the five subjects; improved recall occurred for…

Suggests that most administrators accept student test scores as the appropriate goal of reading programs and centralized planning and use of commercial reading materials as the appropriate means for reading instruction, while most teachers seek more effective and communal goals and more autonomy concerning means. (FL)

Analyzes self-reports and site visitor reports of 300 of the nationally recognized "Blue Ribbon" elementary schools representing 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90, and 1991-92 recognition years. Finds that more schools were using literature-based instruction, grouping flexibly, using computer-assisted instruction, providing in-class remedial…

Maintains that one of the most important contributions a principal can make to remedial and at-risk students is to support independent reading. Discusses curricular congruence and the use of sustained silent reading, paired repeated reading, maintenance of reading levels, reading recovery, and paired reading for prevention as well as remediation.…

This study examined a reading tutoring program for struggling adolescent readers. The major objectives of the tutoring program were to help struggling adolescent readers develop an understanding of the strategic nature of reading and to encourage these reluctant readers to take control of their reading. The results of the study hold implications…

Describes the development and implementation of a reading program based on the desire to put theory into practice. Details the use of materials, diagnostic procedures, and daily schedules and concludes that individualized meaning-based program provides positive changes in teaching and learning behavior. (FL)

This study examined the phonics and reading achievement of 117 primary grade students in 14 schools and 42 classrooms. Students received instruction in one of six different reading programs or models based upon the school they attended. Through qualitative data collection and analysis of specific instructional practices, it was determined that no…

Analyzes transcripts of four reading lessons based on the Kamehameha Reading Program (emphasizing discussion and oral language within group reading lessons) given to three low-ability second grade readers. Identifies six components important to reading success, including contextual-based lessons, minimal skills instruction, and active quests for…

Discusses reading instruction in non-English languages and describes the use of reading materials and methods based on students' cultural background. Describes three exemplary reading programs for minority students and offers a model of a responsive reading teacher who meets the needs of minority background students through locally appropriate…