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Download full textThompson, Ruby; Mixon, Gloria A. – 1995
This paper addresses the study of children's reading interests and their attitudes toward reading as these factors relate to leisure-time reading. The problem of poor performances on measures of reading achievement by African-American children from low-income families has been studied for over 3 decades. Additionally, sociocultural and…
Descriptors: Black Students, Inner City, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Chesney, Mailisha – 1995
An examination of the literature on how parents reading with their children affects children's interest and ability in reading was informative. Especially useful were 3 articles--those of Scarbrorough, Dorbrich, and Hager (1991); Ridout (1992); and Martin (1993). The first article states that not all children follow in their parents' desire for…
Descriptors: Early Experience, Emergent Literacy, Family Literacy, Habit Formation
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 reviewedSchau, Candace Garrett; Scott, Kathryn P. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
The results of synthesizing 40 studies regarding the effects of gender characteristics of instructional materials on students indicate that sex-equitable materials can improve both male and female students' learning experiences and assist in developing gender-balanced associations and more flexible sex role attitudes. Effects on preference and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Language Usage
Peer reviewedAbilock, Debbie – Emergency Librarian, 1997
Discusses research findings on gender issues in education and suggests how school librarians can incorporate this information into their programs and practices. Topics include research on: children's literature and sex roles; reading habits and topic interests; information literacy behaviors; and classroom interactions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Gender Issues
Purves, 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
Sheridan, E. Marcia, Ed. – 1982
Drawing from research concerned with sex stereotypes and reading, this book is intended for use by reading teachers at all levels who wish to understand and eliminate sex stereotyping in the materials and practices they use. The nine articles in the book are arranged under three categories: the cognitive, social, and educational dimensions of sex…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Peer reviewedBriggs, L. D.; Skelton, Sherri – Reading Horizons, 1980
Discusses characteristics of withdrawn children and describes actions the teacher can take to help such children progress in reading. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affective Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Elementary Education
Scott, Kathryn P. – 1978
Recent research investigating the effects of sexism in elementary school textbooks on readers is reviewed to determine children's responses in terms of reading preferences, sex-role attitudes and behaviors, and comprehension abilities. The degree of sexism in textbooks was determined by the proportion of female main characters, the presentation of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Attitudes, Language Usage, Literature Reviews
Thomas, James L., Ed.; Loring, Ruth M., Ed. – 1983
Intended for teachers, librarians, and reading specialisits, the articles in this collection of essays address the problem of how to determine, capture, and then maintain children's interest in the reading process. Preceded by biographical information on the contributors and a brief introduction, the essays have been placed into one of four major…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Direct linkGuzzetti, Barbara J., Ed. – Praeger, 2007
Living in an age of communication, literacy is an extremely integral part of our society. We are impacted by literature during our infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. "Literacy for the New Millennium" includes information from specialists in the field who discuss the influence of popular culture, media, and technology on…
Descriptors: Urban Youth, Young Adults, Adolescents, Literacy Education
