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Sartisky, Michael, Ed.; Dennis, Thomas A., Ed. – 1990
This report contains the proceedings of a public forum held to explore and exchange definitions and theories of literacy and to present examples of successful literacy programs in Louisiana in 1990. The following presentations are included: "Conference Welcome" (Patti Roemer); "Conference Introduction" (Michael Sartisky);…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Literacy Materials Bulletin, 1990
These bulletins contain reviews of a total of 86 publications recommended for use in adult literacy programs. The materials reviewed have all been determined to meet the following requirements: currently in print; adult oriented and interesting to learners; free of age, sex, and racial bias; appropriate to the reading level of beginning readers;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
Richert, E. Susanne – 1993
This curriculum guide is intended to assist educators to maximize the performance of gifted students and others in required subject areas and is keyed to initiatives of the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE). Part 1, the introduction, describes the guide's development, states the guide's purpose, specifies the students to be served, and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Methods, Educational Policy
Peyton, Joy Kreeft, Ed. – 1990
This selection of essays on journal writing in education looks at the relationship between journal writing and the curriculum, classroom approaches, and implications for students' learning. The focus is on journal writing for deaf students and students of English as a Second Language. Essays include the following: "The Dialogue Journal:…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Coherence, Cooperation, Curriculum Design
Dewalt, Mark; And Others – 1993
The relationship between type of reading instruction (whole language or basal) and reading comprehension as measured by the California Achievement Test (CAT) was investigated. Nineteen third- and fourth-grade teachers from school 5 districts in North Carolina took part in the project with 215 students in the basal group and 200 students in the…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Donley, Jan; And Others – 1993
The Wake County (North Carolina) Public School System first implemented Reading Recovery in 1990-91 and expanded the program in 1991-92. The goal of Reading Recovery is to provide intensive help to first graders having difficulty before their problems become too severe. Reading Recovery staff collected data, and the Chapter 1 evaluation specialist…
Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged
Piazza, Stephen, Comp.; Suhor, Charles, Comp. – 1991
Information on current trends and issues in English instruction, compiled by the directors of six National Council of Teachers of English commissions, is presented in this report, the eighth annual report by the commissions. The commissions and their directors represented in the report are: (1) Commission on Reading (Patrick Shannon); (2)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
Dialog on Language Instruction, 1987
This document consists of the two issues of "Dialog on Language Instruction" (DLI) published during 1987. The following articles appear in these issues of this "occasional" internal publication: "Foreign Language Technology in the 21st Century" (Frank Otto); "Cultural Distance and the Foreign Language…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Collins, Vickie L., Ed. – 1989
This bibliography lists instructional materials for teaching adult learners of English as a Second Language (ESL). The resources listed are print materials made available through the Free Library of Philadelphia's Reader Development Program. All are on or below the eighth grade reading level, as determined with the Gunning Fog readability formula.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Citizenship Education, Coping, Daily Living Skills
Collins, Norma; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on extending the basal is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an overview on the topic; the full text of several…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Distance Education
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on language learning and the young child is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Language, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation
Potter, Jocelyn – MEXTESOL Journal, 1983
Intermediate level students of English as a second language reach a critical stage in their language learning after which motivation wanes if no specific attainable goals are offered as encouragement to progress. The ability to enjoy recreational reading can provide those goals, but students must make the transition from dependence on the teacher…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Context Clues, Cultural Awareness, Difficulty Level
Suhor, Charles – 1984
In 1984, the Commissions on Composition, Curriculum, Language, Literature, Media, and Reading of the National Council of Teachers of English presented reports on important educational trends and issues. The Commission on Language suggested that the move toward curriculum reform stemming from national reports on quality in education could have…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Singer, Harry; And Others – 1983
Intended both to evaluate the California testing program's success in assessing student achievement in the basic skills and to suggest possible improvements in the program, this report includes an executive summary evaluating current testing procedures, describing experimental studies on new ways of testing and reporting testing information, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Criterion Referenced Tests
Luttrell, Teresa – 1983
Designed to raise junior high school students' awareness of sex role stereotypes and how these stereotypes limit the aspirations and achievements of both women and men in our society, this packet contains three sections of material. In section 1, an outline of issues to be considered precedes a list of 8 activities and materials for a…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Females, Instructional Materials
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