Suggests that using the scientific method's five steps--recognize the problem, collect facts, form hypotheses, test hypotheses, form a conclusion--can help teachers of any subject help their students read with deeper understanding. (FL)

Concludes that encouraging students to read and helping them develop alternative reading behaviors can spark interest and lead to reading independence. (FL)

Reports on a procedure devised to train students in efficient reading comprehension strategies by using a standard exercise which can be applied to any reading text. Explains the purpose of each question and students' reactions to it. Comments on text selection and suggests that much of the technique could apply to listening comprehension. (EKN)

Five thinking operations are identified which secondary school teachers in all fields should be prepared to teach students with reading problems. (GW)

Students' achievement rises when teachers develop a variety of materials and provide differentiated instruction. (Author)

Some colleges are moving the reading methods course from the college classroom to an elementary school so that students may obtain first hand practical experience along with theory. (JH)

One of four International Reading Association award-winning dissertations from 1975. (RB)

Describes how the combination of composition activities and oral reading encouraged a group of slow learners to read. (KS)

Although word lists have been proven statistically useful in teaching adults to read, the eleven percent of words which do not appear on these lists must also be introduced. (KS)

In May of 1974, the Applied Technology Satellite Number 6 (ATS-6) was launched. Among the jobs planned for ATS-6 was the large-scale delivery of educational and health services. Sponsored by the National Institute of Education, education projects were developed for Alaska, Appalachia and the Rocky Mountain Region.