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Peer reviewedPinsent, Pat – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Discusses research on early reading as it relates to the phonics versus "look and say" controversy. Considers the courses of action available to parents and teachers which take the findings into account. (RJC)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedBlatchford, Peter; And Others – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1994
Reports on a study of preferred reading instruction approaches among 121 British reading teachers. Finds that most do not use a single approach, but a blend of approaches determined by individual differences. Maintains that most perceive their role as encouraging students to enjoy reading. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Phonics, Reading Attitudes
Bryant, N. Dale; And Others – 1979
This research review on basic reading skills begins with an historical perspective on reading methods, followed by an overview of reading instruction methods for the general population. Research findings are presented on several instructional methods, including phonetic, linguistic, artificial orthography, basal reading, and language experience…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
