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Peer reviewedLabmeier, Angela M.; Vockell, Edward L. – Reading Horizons, 1973
Descriptors: Grade 9, Reading Comprehension, Reading Development, Reading Programs
Download full textCorman, Louise; And Others – 1973
This study determined the effectiveness of a rapid reading program in improving comprehension and rate of approximately 300 fifth and seventh grade students. Repeated measures analyses of variance were used to compare changes in rate and comprehension during an eight week rapid reading program with three groups of students: those instructed by a…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 5, Grade 7, Reading Comprehension
Moore, Gladys B. – J Reading, 1970
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs
Zimmerman, Howard C. – 1970
A lack of efficiency and effectiveness among many students today in either oral or silent reading, a major mode of modern communication, is cited. It is reasoned that constructive steps must be taken toward improving reading abilities in both the high schools and colleges. The author refers specifically to steps that should be taken in Ohio by the…
Descriptors: Colleges, Educational Problems, Mass Media, Nonverbal Communication
Kalwies, Howard H. – 1969
Concerned that the present 2-year, compulsory, language program in secondary schools is unrealistic in the instructional objectives it asserts, the author proposes that a strong reading program be offered to interested students. Some discussion of current curricular problems, reading materials, and transfer of learning is made. The Ebacher Rapid…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Curriculum Development, Directed Reading Activity, Educational Objectives
Greene, Frank P., Ed. – 1972
This is one of two volumes of papers drawn from the twenty-first annual meeting of the National Reading Conference held in 1971. Focusing on junior college and college reading programs and problems, the 40 papers are arranged into the following categories: designs for programs, special admission students, ethnically different students, adult…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Conference Reports, Higher Education, Individualized Programs
