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| Reading World | 6 |
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| Alexander, J. Estill | 1 |
| Cooter, Robert B., Jr. | 1 |
| Frasher, Ramona S. | 1 |
| McCabe, Patrick P. | 1 |
| Newman, Harold | 1 |
| Peterson, Marilyn L. | 1 |
| Smith, R. Kent | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSmith, R. Kent; And Others – Reading World, 1975
Reveals that community college reading students are as knowledgeable of efficient reading techniques as the sociology students are. (RB)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests, Reading Research
Peer reviewedMcCabe, Patrick P. – Reading World, 1984
Describes activities designed to improve the critical reading skills of young readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFrasher, Ramona S. – Reading World, 1978
Suggests that teachers may help students who are reluctant to read by ascertaining the interests of the students and using reading material and writing assignments which fit those interests. Includes some ideas for finding real interests of students. (TJ)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Interest Inventories, Negative Attitudes, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedNewman, Harold – Reading World, 1971
Contains a list of 217 references, mostly texts, and a topical guide of 15 major areas in reading education for use in a variety of ways by students, professors, and librarians. (VJ)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bibliographies, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedCooter, Robert B., Jr.; Alexander, J. Estill – Reading World, 1984
Argues that affective dimensions are basic in the development of gifted learners' reading potential. Examines two crucial affective areas--interest and attitude--and suggests instructional applications that can stengthen reading programs for gifted learners. (FL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Affective Behavior, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Ability
Peer reviewedPeterson, Marilyn L. – Reading World, 1982
Concludes that the reading interests of Mexican-American students differ little from those of other American students. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
