A preprint from a forthcoming pamphlet of the National Conference on Research in English. (Editor/SW)

Includes facsimiles of paragraphs written by students in grades 1-6. (RD)

Recommends a program of reading aloud to children to provide motivation and oral language experiences and shows statistically significant evidence of its success with 285 disadvantaged first graders. (MD)

Indicates that a behavioral approach, utilizing an electronic metronome in speech and motor activities, is highly effective in reducing the occurrence of stammering in children and adults. Bibliography. (RW)

Stresses the importance for language learning of ordinary and familiar situations that bring about dialog between teacher and children. Emphasizes an environment for language learning that is stimulating for the children and that enriches and enhances the linguistic skills they already possess while increasing their expressive skills. (FL)

The idea that an individual's basic perceptions and experiences can create a resistance to learning is applied to native and second language instruction. It is suggested that general pedagogy and language pedagogy be decompartmentalized and, similarly, that native and second language instruction be decompartmentalized to expose their commonality…

It is proposed that language programs be better organized to coordinate instruction, experiences, and materials among the various languages taught, and that applied linguistics can provide the common denominator both in teacher education and for students to develop competence in more than one language. (MSE)