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| Reading | 9 |
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| Anderson, H. | 1 |
| Cunningham, Clifford | 1 |
| Digings, M. | 1 |
| Frater, G. | 1 |
| Goodwin, P. | 1 |
| Laybourn, Margaret | 1 |
| Lund, Peter | 1 |
| Obrist, Cecilia | 1 |
| Routh, C. | 1 |
| Turner-Bisset, R. | 1 |
| Urquhart, I. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
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| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAnderson, H.; Digings, M.; Urquhart, I. – Reading, 2000
Outlines preliminary findings from a small scale research project that monitored teachers' views of the literacy hour in its first year. Draws on questionnaires, interviews and video data to reveal issues which concerned those teachers taking part in the survey. Provides a snapshot of what it was like for some teachers coping with this initiative.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Literacy, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedLund, Peter – Reading, 1973
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cultural Background, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedGoodwin, P.; Routh, C. – Reading, 2000
Notes that publishers of children's books and teaching materials have been keen to provide appropriate materials for use in the literacy hour. Suggests that lack of time and training to assimilate the new approaches caused many teachers to rely on commercially published materials. Concludes that time to become more knowledgeable and confident…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedCunningham, Clifford – Reading, 1971
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Educational Theories, Literacy, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedFrater, G. – Reading, 2000
Observes 32 British primary schools during the academic year 1999-2000. Celebrates effective whole-school strategies for literacy, and confident approaches to the National Literacy Strategy. Features schools where achievements in literacy, and particularly in writing, are less secure. Suggests that these schools often share a conscientious, but…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Literacy
Peer reviewedTurner-Bisset, R. – Reading, 2001
Presents a case study of an integrated approach to teaching history, literacy and music, in a Year 6 class. Suggests success was due to use of varied teaching approaches including storytelling, drama, singing and discussion. Emphasizes links between genuine historical tasks, and activities in the National Literacy Strategy. Suggests how music…
Descriptors: Case Studies, History Instruction, Integrated Activities, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedLaybourn, Margaret – Reading, 1971
Outlines the contents of reading materials kits designed to be used to improve the functional reading ability of adolescents in Great Britain. (VJ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Functional Reading, Instructional Materials, Literacy
Peer reviewedWallace, Catherine – Reading, 1987
Suggests that bilingual children, because of their sensitivity to contexts for using their two languages, are likely to have a heightened awareness of the possible range of contexts for literacy and the range of communicative functions which written messages may convey. Also argues for an apporach to early literacy that acknowledges the importance…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Bilingual Students, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction
Peer reviewedObrist, Cecilia – Reading, 1984
Explains that if the ability to read in the fullest sense can be fostered from infancy in and out of school, children will grow to be the highly literate society of tomorrow. (DF)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Learning Theories, Literacy, Parent Role
