Explores two factors which can help teachers in guiding students who have difficulty reading their textbooks--understanding the reasons why students have problems and finding some way to teach the subject content and reading at the same time. (JM)

Concludes that, as it is commonly practiced today, round robin oral reading is merely a vehicle for assessing accuracy in calling words. Argues that such a purpose can be achieved better on a one-to-one basis between teacher and student. (FL)

Suggests and lists sources of information on reading instruction that discuss the promotion and enrichment of the interactive learning process between children and their environment based on principles underlying the cognitive-field theory of learning. (MKM)