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| Australian Journal of Reading | 5 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
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Hay, John – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Argues that there is no convincing proof from empirical evidence that standards of literacy in Western Australia are worse than they were 25 to 65 years ago. Denounces empirical measures of standards of literacy as profoundly unreliable. (AEA)
Descriptors: Functional Literacy, Literacy, Public Opinion, Reading
Beazley, Kim E. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1980
Comments on literacy data gathered from several surveys and questions whether students are developing sufficient literacy skills. (AEA)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Assessment, Functional Literacy, Literacy
Tobin, Barbara – Australian Journal of Reading, 1986
Describes a book award for which only children vote and claims that the children's participation in the award has promoted discriminating reading. (SRT)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Functional Literacy, Individualized Reading
Reeves, Noelene – Australian Journal of Reading, 1985
Traces changes in literacy expectations from the early settlement of Australia through the introduction of compulsory schooling to today, when most segments of Australian society require a high level of literacy. (EL)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Educational Environment, Educational History
Luke, Allan – Australian Journal of Reading, 1988
Suggests a variety of activities and projects which integrate functional literacy instruction into the curriculum. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, English Curriculum
