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| Aging Education | 1 |
| Basal Reading | 1 |
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| Elementary Education | 1 |
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| Older Adults | 1 |
| Reading Materials | 1 |
| Stereotypes | 1 |
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Peer reviewedFillmer, H. Thompson; Meadows, Rita – Elementary School Journal, 1986
Investigates the manner in which five basal reading series portray older characters between 1975-1983. Examines the problem of negative and prejudicial portrayals of the elderly. Concludes with evidence to suggest that stereotyping of the elderly is reduced in current readers. (DR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging Education, Basal Reading, Comparative Analysis
