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Wyatt, Monica; Pickle, J. Michael – 1990
A study investigated the effect of the stated objectives of remedial reading programs on the objectives and teaching practices of classroom reading instructors. Interviews were conducted with nine reading teachers in two highly structured college reading programs. Each operated with a set curriculum, set materials, and prewritten tests, but the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Download full textVinsonhaler, John F.; And Others – 1982
Six studies in laboratory and classroom settings investigated the diagnostic and remedial performance of 66 reading and learning disabled specialists and classroom teachers. Ss were asked to diagnose simulated cases of either reading or learning disability and suggest an initial remediation plan. Two related findings were revealed across all…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Learning Disabilities
International Reading Association, Newark, DE. – 1986
Intended for use by individuals, teacher education institutions, private and corporate educational, vocational, and social agencies, and the general public, this guide presents the International Reading Association's recommendations for the preparation of teachers concerning knowledge of the reading process and reading instruction. The document's…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Reading Consultants, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes
Ketcham, Clay A., Ed. – 1961
On October 11, 1958, The "Committee for a College Reading Association" held a college reading conference at LaSalle College and took the first formal steps to organize a "College Reading Association". This association consists primarily of those professionally interested in a forum for college reading programs in the northeast…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Programs, Developmental Programs, Higher Education
Duffy, Gerald G.; Ball, Deborah – 1983
A review of the literature reveals little evidence that classroom decision making is an important component in teaching effectiveness. Studies investigating decision making before (preactive) and during (interactive) instruction indicate that teachers are preoccupied with activity flow and procedural concerns rather than with increasing student…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Instructional Development
Nichols, Carol; Orlando, Vincent – 1983
A problem solving procedure known as the Tab Item was used with 21 undergraduate education majors who minored in reading to give the students an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a nonthreatening environment. The problem solving activity centered on a hypothetical fourth grade teaching position that opened at midyear. The students were told…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Durkin, Dolores – 1989
A study examined 1989 kindergarten (K) manuals of basal reading materials. The question of central concern was whether and how the manuals facilitate a teacher's efforts to match instruction with children's ability. A closely related concern was whether and how the manuals describe ways to keep some children occupied with useful activities so as…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Kindergarten, Primary Education
Eldridge, Roger G., Jr. – 1982
A study was conducted to examine and describe the cultural knowledge, ideas, beliefs, and actions of children in a classroom as they acquire and apply reading skills. Subjects, 26 fourth and fifth graders and their teacher in one elementary classroom, were observed during reading and social studies instruction over a period of 4 months and were…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Content Area Reading, Intermediate Grades, Reading Instruction
Gaus, Paula J. – 1982
Study skills instruction is notably absent from the content area classrooms that are their natural home. This situation can change if reading teachers work to implement eight steps to a successful study skills program: (1) listen to teachers and students who know best which study skills should be emphasized; (2) respond by arranging inservice…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
McKeag, Robert – 1980
In response to concerns about the adequacy of the preparation provided for reading specialists in light of the duties spelled out for them in a 1977 Wisconsin statute, a study was undertaken to obtain perceptions of the responsibilities of reading professionals from Wisconsin school administrators and reading specialists. A total of 253…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Skills, Reading Consultants
LOWE, A. J. – 1966
THIS PAPER PRESENTS FINDINGS BASED UPON APPROXIMATELY 50 PUBLISHED SURVEYS OF COLLEGE READING PROGRAMS SINCE 1921. PROGRAMS VARIED FROM INDIVIDUAL, INCIDENTAL HELP TO COMPREHENSIVE COURSES IN READING IMPROVEMENT. NO SET PATTERNS ARE NOTED FOR LENGTH OF TRAINING, COST, OR AMOUNT OF CREDIT GIVEN. PROGRAMS PRIOR TO 1940 STRESSED STUDY HABITS,…
Descriptors: Colleges, Counseling, Educational Media, Instructional Materials
Miller, Harry B.; And Others – 1980
This resource booklet for reading consultants and supervisors was prepared as a class project during a summer seminar in teacher education. The booklet provides discussions of the essential principles of reading instruction and biographical sketches of reading specialists recognized as experts in the field. The topics discussed include adult basic…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Reading Comprehension
Adams, Effie Kaye – 1977
This study sought to ascertain the extent to which professional reading teachers participate in the decision-making processes that affect various aspects of their programs. Questionnaires were returned by 74 high school teachers (59%) and 67 college teachers (53%). Responses indicated that a much higher percent of both high school and college…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Discipline Policy, Educational Policy, Higher Education
Palmatier, Robert A., Ed. – Epistle, 1977
This issue of "Epistle" contains articles viewing the work of reading professionals from four vantage points. Richard Allington assesses the value of doctoral programs from the perspective of a research trainer. Anthony Giordano presents a method for developing the independent thinking and problem-solving skills of preservice teachers. Rita…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Employment Opportunities, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Hardy, Madeline I. – Education Canada, 1975
Article provided some major findings on how children learn to read and some ways to improve reading instruction. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Educational History, Language Instruction, Literacy
