Summarizes trends in undergraduate reading education programs. (RB)

Discusses the role of parents and teachers in preparing children for beginning reading. (RB)

Because the mass marketing of educational support services through franchised reading clinics is growing on a daily basis, both reading specialists and reading supervisors need to become aware of the growth of this industry and of its implications for the educational system. Primary forces in the franchising movement, Sylvan Learning Corporation,…

A survey of Canadian and United States reading education faculty was conducted to find out if there was a consensus as to the "classic" works in the field of reading research. The questionnaire included a brief definition of "classic study" and invited respondents to list works under five general headings: (1)…

With the "publish or perish" atmosphere of graduate study, a student without a publications list has a difficult time in the job market. Graduate programs in reading should include coursework that will help students break into print. The content of such courses at Rutgers University (New Jersey) and at the University of Houston (Texas)…

Intended to help reading educators keep their teaching practices and goals up to date, this booklet examines current reading instruction and assesses the state of reading research and trends. Following a brief discussion of the meaning of reading and literacy, a section on the status of reading discusses how well children read today and whether…

This paper reviews some of the recent literature from the field of psycholinguistics and relates it to the reading process and to the classroom situation. A brief description of linguistics and psychology is provided, and research studies in the general areas of phonics, comprehension, cultural differences, and pedagogical and diagnostic methods…

In this issue of "Epistle," contributors focus on different areas of professional concern related to graduate programs in reading teacher education. The first article reports the results of a survey of 85 journal editors regarding articles acceptable for publication and considers the implications of journal practices upon authors. In the…

Guidelines developed by the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the International Reading Association in May 1978 list attitudes, concepts, and skills necessary for seven different roles in reading instruction. (MKM)

Summarizes what is known about the reading process and suggests that English instructors can help their students learn to comprehend assigned materials. (MKM)

Suggests ways of using films in the classroom to strengthen comprehension skills; similar activities with print media may then be initiated. (JM)

Surveys principals' and teachers' perceptions of the involvement of principals in the elementary school reading program. Concludes that teachers perceived principals to be less involved than the principals perceived themselves to be. (RS)

Describes International Reading Association members' activities, on behalf of reading professionals, involving national accreditation, state program approval, state licensure, and national certification. (RS)

Claims that reading research and reading instruction have come no closer to each other than they ever were because the two sides have trouble communicating. Postulates that the work of teacher-researchers like Mary Heller might help link theory to practice. (SKC)

Reviews two current models of reading and examines their relevancy for adult learners of English as a second or other language. Explores implications and presents seven practical principles for the ESL/literacy teacher. (JK)