Describes systematic assessment procedures as alternatives to standardized testing which yield more descriptive records of children's reading abilities. Notes that the assessment procedures are consistent with the contemporary understanding of reading which indicates that prior knowledge and the ability to use predictive skills greatly influence…

Notes that California undertook a new commitment to improve the basic reading skills of its elementary students; lists several components of this commitment, the "California Reading Initiative." Describes the state's definition of a balanced and comprehensive approach to reading. Argues that independent reading is a crucial component and…

To be successful in nursing courses, students must be able to read and comprehend a large volume of information. This requires different types of reading and study skills from other courses to which they have been exposed. The formal teaching of these skills in a nursing course takes second place to the teaching of required nursing skills. Because…

Argues that kinesthetic activities should be focused in three areas of concern: word recognition, left to right progression, and coordination and visual discrimination. (RB)

Discusses some of the characteristics of disadvantaged children in relation to reading and suggests ways to improve self-concepts. (RB)

Compares the effectiveness of two reading programs for use with low socioeconomic first grade children. (RB)

Presents special skills which help readers to enjoy and profit from reading various literary genres. (JM)

Describes the Learning Skills Program at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, which offers students assistance in developing reading, writing, study, and listening skills. (TO)

Concludes that beginning English-as-a-second-language students might be getting an instructional message about the reading process that overemphasizes the least useful aspects of print at the expense of comprehension. (FL)

Contends--based on a review of the literature--that using music as a tool for the teaching of reading not only secures music in the elementary school curriculum but may enhance the outcomes of reading instruction. (FL)

First- and third-grade students were assigned to a list/list, list/story, or story/list condition and their ability to recognize easy and hard target words was noted. (FL)

Tests the hypothesis that readers who differ in comprehension ability and are similar in their ability to decode single words differ in their ability to read words in sentence context. (FL)

Examines differences in reading habits of developmental college students with varying levels of reading proficiency. Finds that subjects spent an unusually low amount of time on academic reading and even less time on nonacademic reading. Finds no significant differences between high- and low-proficient readers with regard to amount of time spent…

Elaborates on the use of syllabication in teaching pupils to recognize unknown words. Discusses specific methodologies in teaching syllabication. (RS)