Explores problems surrounding direct instruction in vocabulary and describes sources in the ERIC system for other approaches to vocabulary development. (HTH)

Argues that educators have the intent and the means to develop students who can reason and reflect across all content areas. Outlines three principles involved in teaching critical thinking. (RS)

Examines some of the central issues of world literacy and national literacy programs and discusses both their difficulties and successes. (AEA)

Examines ERIC resources for teaching about death and dying. (FL)

Examines the effectiveness of five college level learning skills centers on grade improvement and retention. Finds successful programs are well structured, link with academic courses students take concurrently, stress a supportive relationship with the instructor, include behavioral counseling, are interwoven with other services and programs, and…

Examines several approaches to vocabulary development that are alternatives to direct vocabulary instruction. (AEA)

Reviews approaches to computer assisted reading and recent development in the design of personal computers and their implications for the teaching of reading and writing. (HOD)

Describes activities and courses designed to help gifted secondary school students develop their skills in critical analysis and verbal expression. (FL)

Presents a variety of parent programs, projects, and activities that have been successful in involving parents in their adolescents' reading and reading achievement. (HOD)

Reports on research probing job-related literacy demands and on programs promoting job literacy. (JT)

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)