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Direct linkYen, Tran Thi Ngoc – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2012
Reading fluency plays an important part in academic achievement at colleges and universities. Speed reading courses, along with repeated reading and extensive reading, are popularly used methods to help students increase their reading speed. Several studies have shown the positive influence of a speed reading course in L2/FL on students' reading…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Speed Reading, Reading Fluency, Reading Rate
Peer reviewedSherrill, Mary; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1994
Describes an eight-day high-intensity speed reading course offered in a high school as an alternative to classroom reading instruction. (SR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, High Schools, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs
Oliver, Steve – SoftSide, 1983
Reviews "Atari Speed Reading" course materials (which include eight units on four cassettes, 200-page workbook, and cassette with pacer/timer program). Indicates that the course is successful in meeting its goal to help average readers double their reading speed and comprehension. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Course Descriptions, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedKapinus, Barbara A. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Describes the use of content area reading miniclinics, with sessions lasting from 2 to 10 days on a particular skill or related skills, that have proven useful at a junior high school. (MKM)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Course Descriptions, Junior High Schools, Minicourses
Peer reviewedBeers, Penny G. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Describes a one-semester ninth grade developmental reading class that includes speed reading, study, and test-taking strategies. Provides a rate building and study skills bibliography. (HOD)
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Critical Reading
