Examines word recognition through a research review indicating that words are only one of many units that are processed during reading. Discusses features that occur within words but retain significance only across text and explores some of the cuing systems of printed language used by beginning and skilled readers at both the word level and…

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for instructional sequencing in emotional literacy curricula. First, the concepts of instructional sequence and the problems involved with instructional sequence in the affective domain of learning are addressed. Then, through the analysis of the emotional literacy curriculum, Promoting Alternative…

This paper discusses how to make students effective, lifelong learners. It describes several ways of learning: reading, listening, observing, talking, and writing. According to the author, five elements are needed to become a good learner: (1) motivation; (2) a knowledge base that provides a conceptual structure for further learning; (3) skills…

This qualitative research studied patterns of student self-talk (thought) in a sixth-grade mathematics classroom. The research sought greater understanding of the mental labels and operative cognitive structures upon which students rely in order to participate in schoolwork. Twenty-four students were given "math journals" and asked to…

Considered conceptual learning in music education and its meaning for students. (RK)

Fourth and final part of a continuing article; parts 1-3 appeared in "Deutsch als Fremdsprache" n3 1971, n4 1971, and n5 1973. (DD)

Results obtained from the research were inconsistent, indicating no support for the thesis that objectives aid learning. Research recommendations are submitted, with conclusions drawn reflecting the positive attitudes toward presenting objectives. (JB)

Assuming he has basic work recognition skills, any child can read any book with some degree of comprehension if the teacher conveys a positive attitude and students learn to read with purpose. (Author/RB)

Speci&3 issue devoted to the second conference on structuro-global-audio-visual methodology, at Mons, Belgium, 1971; text of talks which formed the basis of discussion during the conference. (VM)

Replicates Gray's 1919 study concerning the uses of reading made by high school teachers in the preparation of study assignments and compares the results of the two studies. (MB)