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Peer reviewedHoffman, Amy R.; Boraks, Nancy E.; Bauer, David – Reading Research and Instruction, 2000
Considers the relationship between hobbies and hobby-related reading to evaluate a common instructional assumption about using hobbies as a basis for recommending reading. Supports: (1) the potential for recommending authentic, non-traditional hobby-related reading materials in home and instructional settings; and (2) the potential for tapping the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hobbies, Instructional Improvement, Parent Role
Peer reviewedReutzel, D. Ray; Hollingsworth, Paul M. – Reading Research and Instruction, 1991
Explores the validity of the reading comprehension skills distinctiveness hypothesis. Finds that results argue for a unitary or holistic view of reading comprehension and suggest increasing the time students spend in sustained reading of self-selected materials as a means for improving students' reading comprehension. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedMorrow, Lesley Mandel – Reading Research and Instruction, 1986
Compares attitudes of elementary school principals, teachers, and parents toward promoting voluntary reading with their attitudes toward instruction in comprehension, word recognition skills, and study skills and concludes that promotion of voluntary reading is considered lowest in priority by all groups. (DF)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
