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| ERIC Publications | 11 |
| Journal Articles | 11 |
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Peer reviewedLogan, John W. – Language Arts, 1983
Surveys current attitudes and ideas on how to motivate students to read literature. (JL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Motivation Techniques, Reading Habits
Peer reviewedHolbrook, Hilary Taylor – Language Arts, 1982
Surveys materials in the ERIC system discussing the causes of reading reluctance and suggesting ways to encourage reading interest and skills. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Motivation Techniques, Reading Difficulties, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedAuten, Anne – Reading Teacher, 1980
Describes ERIC documents pertaining to the role of parents in preparing their children to read and the ways in which they can help shape and strengthen a school's reading program. (FL)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Cooperation, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Peer reviewedAuten, Anne – Journal of Reading, 1981
Reviews materials from the ERIC database describing the variety of functions a high school reading lab can perform and suggesting ways to evaluate student improvement in the reading lab situation. (MKM)
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Laboratories, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedLehr, Fran – Language Arts, 1987
Examines materials in the ERIC database on the Suggestopedia method of instruction which bypasses the mind's barriers to learning and increases learning and retention. (HTH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedSchaudt, Barbara A. – Reading Teacher, 1983
Uses data from the ERIC system to review the practice of sustained silent reading. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Attitudes, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedGreene, Beth G. – Ohio Reading Teacher, 1990
Provides a nine-item annotated bibliography of material from the ERIC database focusing on independent reading and its importance in elementary secondary education. (MG)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Reading, Library Role
Peer reviewedGreene, Beth G. – Ohio Reading Teacher, 1997
Presents annotations of eight books, journal articles, and research reports (published between 1991 and 1995) on the topic of helping underachieving readers. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Low Achievement
Peer reviewedHollingsworth, Craig R. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes ERIC materials that include a range of exercises involving photography, adaptable for most age groups, linking both reading and writing. (HOD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities, Literature Appreciation, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedJones, Janet Craven – Journal of Reading, 1988
Discusses possible causes of the lack of good reading and study skills among U.S. secondary school students. Describes several techniques for improving these skills. (ARH)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Reading Achievement, Reading Failure
Peer reviewedSmith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses how teachers can involve parents in reading development by convincing them that they are at the center of their children's educational world. (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Parent Influence
