This article first examines recent theoretical and empirical research on reading development and instruction in English-speaking countries. Then, a study is described that examines the effects of a synthetic phonics-emphasis Direct Instruction remedial reading program on the phonological processes of students, with teacher-identified serious…

Elaborating on her introduction to "Pentimento: A Book of Portraits," Lillian Hellman remarked that the book's title signaled simply her interest in examining, now that the paint had aged, "what was there for [her] once, what is there for [her] now" (p. 3) in terms of the people and events she was about to portray. Here, the author draws on…

In a three-part study we explored implications for enhancing the role of "Corrective Reading" ("CR") in systemic school reform relating to teacher judgments of the high levels of student academic performance required by "CR" tasks in contrast to inappropriate instructional perspectives applied by teachers regarding…

SEVERAL TITLE 1 PROJECTS IN TEXAS ARE READING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR MEXICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN. EL PASO'S PROJECT SECOND CHANCE PROVIDES EACH CHILD WITH SPECIAL READING INSTRUCTION IN WELL-EQUIPPED READING CENTERS AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDY CENTERS WITH TUTORIAL AIDES. A PROJECT ON READING RETARDATION, THE DEL RIO PROGRAM, AIMS FOR READING…

THESE ARE THREE SAMPLE STUDIES OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) IN READING AND SPELLING. ALTHOUGH THEY ARE FOR GRADE-SCHOOL PUPILS, THE PRINCIPLES APPLY TO HIGHER EDUCATION AS WELL, ESPECIALLY IN SUCH SUBJECTS AS MATHEMATICS, CERTAIN SCIENCES, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, AND ENGINEERING. THE FIRST STUDY LOOKED INTO EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES. IT TOOK…

Discusses aspects of the interdisciplinary stress within the fields of remedial reading and learning disabilities. (MKM)

Reports a case study of an instructional program developed for a nine-year-old boy who was a severe underachiever in both spelling and reading. The program used a structured, systematic instructional approach along with token reinforcement. Both reading and spelling showed improvement that was sustained beyond the treatment period. (Author/JDH)

The purpose of this investigation was to assess implementation aspects of a peer-delivered Corrective Reading Program (CRP), entitled "Project PALS" (Peer Assisted Learning System), in six area high schools. Specifically, high schools provided details on the following aspects of their programs: school and teachers, students receiving peer…

DURING EACH OF THE FOUR SESSIONS REPORTED, A READING EXPERT SPOKE ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS--(1) REMEDIAL READING, (2) THE MID-CONTINENTAL REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY READING PROGRAM AND MEETING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, (3) READING AS REASONING, AND (4) THE CONTROVERSY OVER INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES. THE PARTICIPANTS DISCUSSED EACH TOPIC…

The state's role in reading instruction improvement in California is illustrated by the Miller-Unruh Reading Act of 1965 which aims to prevent and correct reading disabilities at the elementary school level and to provide funds and services for special reading instruction. It requires that the Stanford Reading Test be given in May each year to…

A description of an ESEA/Title III reading improvement project serving 10 rural school systems in central Georgia is presented. Four stages of development are discussed: inquiry, invention, demonstration, and adaptation. Inquiry involved determining the extent of reading disability among children in grades 4 through 7. Consultants conducted…

Describes the Corrective Reading Program designed for children and adults who have made a start in reading but who are at a remedial level. Discusses the implementation and evaluation of the program in a secondary school in England. Reports positive program gains but emphasizes the need for stronger staff support. (Author/MJL)

A CURRICULUM GUIDE PRODUCED AT AN INSERVICE TRAINING COURSE ON "PROBLEMS IN TEACHING READING" BY TEACHERS FROM CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOLS, GEORGIA, IN THE SPRING OF 1966 IS PRESENTED. IT OFFERS GENERAL MOTIVATIONAL READING ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE GROWTH IN CERTAIN PROBLEM AREAS IN READING. RECOGNIZING THAT THERE CAN BE NO EFFECTIVE LEARNING…

The Transition Room Program of the Pittsburgh Schools was defined and evaluated by the staff, the administration, and a program evaluator from the Office of Research. The definition included general objectives, anticipated outcomes, student criteria and characteristics, staff qualifications and functions, media, student activities, and staff…