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| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
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Peer reviewedBoomer, Garth – Journal of Reading, 1983
Offers a view of literacy within the Australian context and traces the progress of two language and curriculum development projects. (AEA)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Literacy
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1982
Reports the results of a survey of 82 schools in South Australia and 40 schools in the United States concerning their use of paraprofessionals in their reading/tutoring programs. (FL)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Paraprofessional School Personnel
Peer reviewedFleer, Marilyn – Journal of Reading, 1989
Discusses research on Australian Aboriginal cognition which relates to the development of appropriate educational software. Describes "Tinja," a software program using familiar content and experiences, Aboriginal characters and cultural values, extensive graphics and animation, peer and group work, and open-ended design to help young…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Community Involvement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedBeazley, Malcolm R. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Describes the Computer Pals across the World Project, which provides an opportunity for students to write letters, poetry, reports, and newspaper articles for fellow students around the globe. Argues that it provides a real context for developing reading and writing abilities, cultural awareness, motivation, and keyboarding skills. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Exchange, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education
