Papers dealing with topics relating to college and adult reading instruction and discussions of these papers by reading authorities who offer differing viewpoints are presented. Subjects treated include humanistic aspects of reading; materials and methods in use; current and future programs; programs operated by business and industry; illiteracy;…

Information from more than 180 research studies reported during the last decade is presented on (1) secondary school reading achievement, (2) status factors related to growth in reading, (3) progress of reading instruction, (4) instructional procedures, (5) student reading interests, and (6) secondary reading personnel preparation. The research…

Twenty-three abstracts represent studies completed in fulfillment of the master's degree at The Cardinal Stritch College. Eighteen of the studies consider problems in the teaching of reading; five treat education of the mentally handicapped. Each abstract states the problem, procedure, and findings, and provides summary and conclusions. The…

A study of the literature on reading can introduce teachers to current methods for improving reading instruction. One current approach is the individualized reading program, in which children read trade books; such a program is built around individual conferences devoted to the accomplishment of individual objectives. A second approach, the…

This annotated reference list provides information about books, articles, and dissertations that discuss critical reading. The 74 entries deal with a variety of topics, including the following: techniques for teaching critical reading; the relationship of attitude and reading comprehension to critical reading responses; the development of…

This reader is intended for use in a bilingual education setting with advanced students of Gwich'in Athabascan. It consists of three traditional Athapascan myths. A free translation in English is provided for each story. (NCR)

This New York City Umbrella Program for reading enrichment was implemented in the context of the study of the marine environment. It combined language arts and science study as applied to the study of this environment. One hundred eighty-five pupils from seven fifth grade classes in four schools participated in the program. Classes of students…

Two questions arise from attempts to develop reading comprehension in scientific French: (1) should the concentration be mainly on vocabulary, or on grammar as well, and if so, what aspect of grammar; and (2) should the students' native language be taken into account, and if so, in what way: by translating, or through a systematic comparison of…

The purpose of the program described in this report was to improve reading and other basic skills of third- and sixth-grade children by providing a program in which sixth-grade children tutored third-grade children. Three classrooms of third-grade children and three classrooms of sixth-grade children were involved in this endeavor over a…

This report recommends that an annual report be made to the citizens of Florida about the state of literacy in Florida. The concept of literacy is defined in terms of levels of literacy and basic skills required to achieve the different levels. A review of the literature on literacy is the basis for three suggested levels of literacy: (1)…

The Preservice Reading Education Program (PREP) is a competency-based teacher education program for elementary and early childhood education students. It focuses on the following five major activities: (1) the coordination of an organized program in reading education around identified teacher competencies; (2) the individualization of instruction…

This document includes 14 appendices to a report submitted by Education Turnkey Systems, Inc., and its subcontractor, Kirschner Associates, Inc. and key University of Maryland and other consultants in response to the needs of the National Institute of Education as specified in the Request for Proposal "to develop a Design to Study…

The twenty-two papers included in this volume on the theme "Interdisciplinary Aspects of Reading Instruction" represent the views of reading/study specialists and directors for twelve junior-community colleges, two four-year colleges, five state and private universities, one hospital, and two companies which deal in educational products…

The thirty-five papers in this volume were presented on the theme "Reading--Update: Ideals to Reality." The keynote address, delivered by Leland L. Medsker, was entitled "Postsecondary Education in the Decade Ahead." Titles of other papers include "Characteristics of Community College Students,""A Key to Unlock…

The sixth edition of this text incorporates research done in the five years since the fifth edition was published and contains new terminology, new concepts, new illustrations, and new materials. The four guiding principles (breadth of scope, maintenance of a balanced point of view, practicality, and clarity) remain. Chapter topics are reading…