To determine a word's rank order of difficulty, the 63 words most commonly used in beginning reading were taught to 108 kindergarten children using one of three methods: phonic, kinesthetic, or meaningful context. (ST)

This is a comprehensive handbook of instructional methodology for teachers in middle and secondary schools. It is divided into four major units: (1) preinstructional activities; (2) conventional methods and techniques: focus upon the individual; (3) conventional methods and techniques: focus upon the group; and (4) contemporary instructional…