The Initial Teaching of Reading: What Do Teachers Think?.

Blatchford, Peter; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ510846

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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The Initial Teaching of Reading: What Do Teachers Think?

Blatchford, Peter; And Others

Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, v14 n3 p331-44 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, Reading Instruction, Reading Strategies, Reading Teachers, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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