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Ediger, Marlow – Education, 2018
Close reading emphasizes in-depth comprehension of subject matter. In mathematics, pupils too frequently want to survey the reading of word problems without understanding what is involved and what is called for in problem solving. Rereading might well provide needed information. Clarity of understanding is poignant. Vocabulary terms must be…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Reading Comprehension
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Ediger, Marlow – Reading Improvement, 2014
Listening as a skills objective must be emphasized throughout the curriculum of school subjects. There are a variety of learning opportunities which stress the art and skills of listening. In conversation, it might be embarrassing if the sender of the message needs to repeat content due to faulty listening habits. Or, the responder in response…
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Listening, Listening Comprehension, Skill Development
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Ediger, Marlow – Reading Improvement, 2012
The writer, serving as university supervisor of student teachers in the public schools for thirty years, assessed pupil listening quality in observational visits made. The art of listening definitely needs improvement and teachers, regardless of academic subject matter taught, must aid pupils in listening achievement. Good listening habits are…
Descriptors: Listening Comprehension, Integrated Curriculum, Student Teachers, Listening Skills
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Ediger, Marlow – College Student Journal, 2009
There are a plethora of variables which affect pupils in the classroom. These might involve the obvious such as uncomfortable temperature readings a well as the following: (1) small group work as compared to individual activities; (2) use of measurably stated objectives versus constructivism as psychologies of learning; (3) a very quiet…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creative Thinking, Classroom Environment, Zero Tolerance Policy
Ediger, Marlow – 2003
Generally, reading is perceived as consisting of identifying words and increasing comprehension skills, but there are a plethora of additional symbols which students need to read and comprehend meaningfully. This paper first discusses reading across the curriculum, emphasizing abstract words, and then considers symbols peculiar to diverse academic…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Comprehension, Skill Development
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Ediger, Marlow – ATEA Journal, 2001
All students must read well enough to be able to understand content that is necessary in the workplace. Technical education teachers must ascertain where each student is achieving in reading and provide sequential experiences in reading technical materials. (JOW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, Student Evaluation
Ediger, Marlow – 1996
This paper discusses reading achievement in mathematics. Suggestions for improving the reading level of students in mathematics, as well as for reading abstract symbols, are given, including: assisting students in developing a mathematics glossary, having students write their own problems, diagnosing reading and writing, having students keep…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Describing Reading Recovery and Chapter I as two programs that emphasize a one-on-one approach in assisting pupils in learning to read, this paper considers advantages and aspects of these programs. It gives 10 reasons for stressing a single teacher assisting one pupil in learning to read and proposes how these programs may be incorporated into…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Group Instruction, Individual Instruction, Primary Education
Ediger, Marlow – 1994
The technical education student must become a proficient reader so that optimal achievement is possible in the work place. Technical education instructors must be certain that students have mastered the basics in becoming good readers. Students need to be able to read directions accurately and understand the contents. Informal approaches to…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Postsecondary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension
Ediger, Marlow – 2002
The reading teacher needs to gather information on the many ways to emphasize student comprehension and application in the reading curriculum. Tenets from educational psychology need to be followed in teaching and learning situations to assist students to achieve as much as individual abilities permit. This paper cites 10 things that the teacher…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Ediger, Marlow – 2001
The principal of the school needs to be highly knowledgeable of how reading should be taught. He/she must know the different psychologies and philosophies of reading instruction. Word recognition techniques and diverse comprehension skills should also be in the repertoire of the school principal. The principal must work in the direction of helping…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Leadership, Principals, Public Schools
Ediger, Marlow – 2001
What do students need to achieve in reading? Students need to master phonics elements as needed. Ten cautions in teaching phonics are outlined, which also offer a framework for reading across the curriculum. Reflective thinking in reading is important, and students should be taught to ponder and probe ideas gleaned during and after reading…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Phonics, Portfolios (Background Materials), Reading Achievement
Ediger, Marlow – 2000
To determine quality sequence in pupil progress, evaluation approaches need to be used which guide the teacher to assist learners to attain optimally. Teachers must use a variety of procedures to appraise student achievement in reading, because no one approach is adequate. Appraisal approaches might include: (1) observation and subsequent…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Informal Reading Inventories, Reading Achievement
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This paper presents numerous approaches that teachers may use to help pupils deal with difficulties in reading comprehension in mathematics. It discusses the importance of understanding the meaning of the words and symbols used. It argues that: (1) pupils need adequate background information prior to reading story or word problems; (2) a hands-on…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
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Ediger, Marlow – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2007
Whatever has happened to using teacher observation as an approach to assess student achievement? Presently, the emphasis is upon state mandated testing to ascertain student progress. Much is written in educational journals about having students achieve No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal and state standards, signed into law in 2002. Much drill is…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, State Standards, Educational Improvement, Academic Achievement
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