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

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 research literature on assisted reading is reviewed to determine whether this approach should be recommended to remedial reading and classroom teachers. To date, research has been inconclusive as to when, how, or why any of the forms of assisted reading can be used effectively. (SEW)

Designed to provide the special instruction needed by students with reading disabilities, this handbook describes a team oriented approach for corrective reading. The first section describes the goals and definitions of the team oriented corrective reading (TOCR) program, while the second section delineates the team approach and the roles of the…

Presents the Language-Experience Approach (LEA) of teaching beginning and remedial reading, describing how it may be used in the science classroom. Provides step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate the LEA into science laboratory activities and gives tips on how to structure the class to accommodate different levels of readers. (JM)

This ESEA Title III program description was designed as a practical aid for beginning remedial reading teachers in an elementary school that does not employ an experienced or qualified remedial reading instructor. Useful information is given about the identification of students reading below their grade level expectancy and about the diagnosis and…

Prepared for a White House Conference on Children (December 1970), this report describes the Corrective Reading Program of Wichita, supported in target areas by funds from ESEA Title I and considered an effective large-scale remedial program which operates in the public schools. Special classes are held in each school building in which the program…

Using Jean Piaget's theory of thinking as a structuring mechanism, this paper presents a theoretical framework for the development of remedial, corrective, and developmental reading programs geared toward teaching reading comprehension. The four stages of intellectual development that Piaget has proposed (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete…

Focusing on corrective strategies for improving reading skills of at-risk community college students, this document reviews the history of such strategies, highlights current efforts, and assesses future needs. The first section traces the history of remedial reading programs at community colleges, beginning with small individualized sections…