Investigates how preschool children gain understanding about the functions of print in order to determine if there are trends in children's processing of print functions that can be identified and used to gain insight into the process. (FL)

Examines several similarities in practices in education and in psychotherapy. (FL)

Describes two newspaper-based ideas for each month of the school year. (LHW)

Describes concerns over the quality and use of workbooks, especially in elementary reading classes. Provides criteria for evaluating workbooks, focusing on: the relationship of workbook tasks to the rest of the program; content; task design; sufficient practice, review, and extra practice; instructional language; art; and combining fun with…

Special education teachers should demonstrate to their students that reading and writing are purposeful and enjoyable activities. Physical environment, assignments, and teacher behavior all demonstrate attitudes about literacy. (CL)

Reviews Laura Zirbes' long career with particular emphasis on her theories of progressive reading instruction. Suggests that she is a neglected but important figure in modern education. Examines the implications of Zirbes' work for contemporary progressive education. (DR)

This study describes the synthesis of the cloze technique with story-mapping techniques resulting in the Cloze Story Map (CSM) and tests the immediate and long-term usefulness of CSM with both expository and narrative texts. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Concludes that the Bieger Test is thorough in the diagnosis of visual discrimination deficits. (FL)

Language Through Reading Materials, developed for children with severe specific language disorders, are described in terms of three levels and possible applications with students who have speech and language disorders, hearing impairments, and moderate learning difficulties. (CL)

The paper cites research which suggests that computers be programmed to deliver effective practice in basic decoding skills. Three evaluation studies are presented that show how currently available programs can be used to increase decoding fluency in children with reading problems. (CL)

The article describes the LSS (Language Skills Seminars) program, the guidelines for group formation, and the benefits of such grouping. The paper focuses on the work attack/spelling course and its implementation. Also noted are the positive psychological changes as skills improve. (Author/CL)

The author proposes a framework that describes the teaching-learning process as shared responsibility between teacher and students from the outset. Research leading to the development of this model is reviewed. (MT)

Examines research work done on how writers think as they compose in nonacademic settings and relates their findings to reading instruction. (HOD)

The paper reviews research on information processing and cognitive psychology, and proposes hypotheses about the mind of the dyslexic. The author suggests the need of improved inservice and preservice teacher education to provide more coherent reading instruction. (Author/CL)

The article reviews the mechanics of learning to read and describes three computer programs to teach reading skills and three to build language skills in gifted students. Each of the programs is given an overall rating as well as rating for ease of use, visual appeal, reliability, educational value, documentation, error handling, and value for…