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Boomer, Garth – 1985
The Australian term "fair dinkum" (meaning genuine, true, or real) in the title emphasizes the book's intention of providing thoughts and reflections on how to enhance the art and science of English teaching. Focusing on literacy, the book deals with action research or teaching theories that may suggest other strategies and further field…
Descriptors: Action Research, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGambell, Trevor J. – English Quarterly, 1986
Discusses early experiences of children with literature, and the development of and growth in their response to literature. Argues for a response-centered, rather than criticism-centered, curriculum. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Child Development, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedNaughton, Patrick W. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1993
Describes Hawaii Community College's vocational preparation (Voc Prep) program, which focuses on basic communication, literacy, and mathematics skills to prepare students to enter vocational programs. Compares the Voc Prep learning community model, which includes vocational and basic skills instruction, personal development, and counseling, with…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, English Instruction, High Risk Students
Download full textPurves, Alan C.; And Others – 1981
Based on data obtained from a random sample of United States schools in 1970, this monograph reports achievements in reading speed, comprehension, and word knowledge and in literary understanding, interpretation, and interest of American students aged 9, 14, and 17. The monograph also contains demographic information on teachers, permitting a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Flood, James, Ed.; Lapp, Diane, Ed.; Squire, James R., Ed.; Jensen, Julie M., Ed. – 2003
This updated second edition reflects developments in educational research and new information within the areas of language learning and instruction since the publication of the first edition in 1991. Its 75 essays assess the significance of research, evaluates new developments, and examines current conflicts, controversies, and issues, while…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Developmental Stages, Educational Research
Dillard, Mary L. – 1986
Renewed interest in the connection between black English and reading difficulty warrants a summary of the groundwork laid in the 1960s and 1970s. Linguists have established the fact that black English is a legitimate language, that its speakers are not language deficient, and that the basic difference in black and standard English pertains to…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Education, Black Family, Black Influences
Beard, John D., Ed.; McNabb, Scott E., Ed. – 1985
Intended for teachers, this collection of articles on testing in the English language arts contains the following titles: "What Do Test Scores 'Really' Mean in Educational Policy?" by George F. Madaus; "Testing and Literacy: A Contradiction in Terms?" by Marilyn Wilson; "Throwing in the TOWL," by Mary Jane Curry; "Taking the Authority Figure Out…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, English Instruction, English (Second Language), Language Arts
Peer reviewedLarson, Richard L. – College Composition and Communication, 1987
Cites and annotates 79 scholarly articles in composition and rhetoric drawn from books, monographs, and periodicals published in 1985-86. Excludes reviews of individual books, textbooks, teaching guides (unless theoretically focused), historical surveys, and elementary-secondary education studies. Emphasizes writings on new approaches, theories,…
Descriptors: Assignments, Content Area Writing, Discourse Analysis, Educational Change
Raze, Nasus – 1984
Although over 77 percent of American school districts use ability grouping, or tracking, research overwhelmingly indicates that the practice benefits only the gifted. High schools commonly have two or three tracks. Regardless of the methods used to place students, the effects of ability grouping are uniform; furthermore, placement in low ability…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Aspiration, Class Organization
Wolf, Maryanne, Ed.; And Others – 1980
The purpose of this book is to bring together essays--first published in the "Harvard Educational Review"--that identify and explicate critical issues and positions on language and reading, examine many educational and political problems arising from these issues, and illuminate the historical and philosophical developments that have made literacy…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1986
All teachers are teachers of language, whether they recognize it or not, but the importance of language for learning, training, and vocational competence is underemphasized in much postsecondary education. As a result, performance in language for specialized purposes is declining and employers are dissatisfied. An adequate education in language…
Descriptors: Bias, Bilingualism, Change Strategies, Communication Skills
Tchudi, Stephen N., Ed.; And Others – 1986
Conceived at an executive board meeting of the International Federation for the Teaching of English, this book describes the classroom practices of English teachers in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, and the United States. The 82 articles are divided into the following areas: (1) a history of teaching English in each country; (2) new…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Drama, Educational Assessment, Educational History
Suhor, Charles, Comp.; Spooner, Michael, Comp. – 1985
Summarizing the results of informal discussions among the commissions and standing committees of the National Council of Teachers of English, this paper outlines key educational trends and issues in areas of the English language arts. Various sections of the paper contain information from the commissions on English language, literature,…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Censorship, Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1985
An analysis of the status of English language use and instruction in Malawi begins with an overview of the role of English and percentage of individuals literate in English. Subsequent sections outline: (1) the role of English within the educational system at all levels, including primary, teacher, and adult education; (2) the present number and…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Educational Policy
Schwartz, Judy I., Ed. – 1979
The essays in this monograph are concerned with ways to build on the linguistic diversity found in the schools, turning to educational advantage the characteristics of the multicultural classroom. The following essays are included: (1) "Recent Trends in Bilingual Education" by V. John-Steiner and M. Cooper; (2) "Code-Switching in…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Black Dialects, Black Students, Code Switching (Language)
