Discusses the problems facing educators and children in developing nations, who must often use instructional materials prepared in English, depicting a lifestyle that is alien to them, and presented to them in books which are unavailable outside of the classroom. (FL)

Reviews the five criteria with which to evaluate instructional materials (content validity, transfer potential, amount of reinforcement, quality of directions and instructional language, and adaptability/flexibility). Presents content bias as the last criterion. Reviews four resources for developing reference and study skills. (MG)

Suggests class activities to increase interest and improve reading skills in basal reading programs. (RB)

Argues that the Learning Experience Approach (LEA) is superior to other methods of teaching reading when used with blind children. (RB)

Describes how a fifth grade student learned to read with the help of an electronics magazine. (RB)

Two American educators offer firsthand impressions of school reading programs in the Soviet Union. (RB)

Second in a series based on classroom observations, this article recounts missed or misused opportunities for phonics instruction and suggests remedies. (RB)

First in a series of five articles built around personal classroom observation and practical advice which pleads for an expanded, enlightened teacher role in material selection and use. (RB)

Argues that elementary reading materials should reflect the advanced syntax already evident in the language patterns of most youngsters. (RB)

Discusses documents in the ERIC system on reading games appropriate for individualized or group instruction in the elementary grades. (RB)

Proposes a plan for teaching reading based on determined reading skill weaknesses of the students. (RB)

Reviews various commercial materials for use in preparing story dramatization activities. (FL)

Discusses materials for middle grade and high school learners. Explains useful resources for teaching struggling writers. Details a publishing tool, a reading comprehension assessment, and a Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) preparation text. (PM)