Reading aloud is apparently an indispensible part of teaching. Nevertheless, little is known about reading aloud across the curriculum by students and teachers in high schools. Nor do we understand teachers' attitudes towards issues such as error correction, rehearsal time, and selecting students to read. A survey of 360 teachers in England shows…

Reports the results of a three-year study of factors related to variations in home reading frequency among children and parents participating in a project designed to encourage home reading. Factors investigated include: social class, employment status, adult reading habits, illness, contact with school, and parent attitudes toward helping their…

Describes and evaluates a program based on Paired Reading. Reports that the program increased parents' involvement, while boosting childrens' reading ability and attitude toward reading. (NH)

Compares the reading comprehension and accuracy and listening comprehension of West Indian and English children living in England and having equivalent intellectual abilities. Finds no significant differences between the cultural groups. (FL)