This paper focuses on the Guided Reading Procedure (GRP) as a means of improving a literal level skill (unaided recall) and an attitudinal factor (accuracy in comprehension). Also discussed are some features of the GRP which suggest its possible value for fostering such other attitudinal and higher order skills as "recognizing implicit…

Intended primarily for preservice elementary classroom teachers, this book focuses on preparing teachers for literacy education as it is practiced today, giving them the background knowledge, will, and wisdom to find other and better ways. The book is based on three assumptions: teachers must participate in examining and defining their philosophy…