Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on various aspects of gifted children's reading problems. (Author)

Describes how television in Norway provides reading experiences for viewers on many levels. (RB)

This activities guide was produced for use in the Illinois Right to Read Week and includes ideas for numerous activities for schools and the community to encourage reading. It also suggests a series of reading incentive programs for a variety of age groups including adults. The many activities suggested as possibilities for schools include the…

In order to improve the reading attitudes and literary discrimination of children, we must know both their interests and the best books of the past and present. We must then see that the right book gets into the right child's hands when he has the opportunity to sit down and enjoy it. (Author/GC)

Although the hypothesis that alpha biofeedback training would make a significant difference in reading gain scores of nine learning disabled students (7-12 years old) was rejected, most Ss gained in amplitude and duration of alpha waves and evidenced a slight improvement in hyperkinetic and maladaptive behavior with increased comprehension. (CL)

Discusses practice reading and the pause, prompt, and praise remedial reading procedures used with low-progress readers of primary school age. Results are discussed in terms of the interactive social contexts provided by the two procedures and of the opportunities for reciprocal gains in skill between reader and tutors. (Author/BSR)

Outlines an entertaining one-hour teacher-parent talk designed to communicate a current perspective on reading and provide suggestions for helping young readers at home. (ARH)

This topical bibliography and commentary provides an overview of current thinking on the role of phonics in reading instruction. It discusses the value of phonics, phonics and phonemic awareness, the need for explicit instruction, principles in phonics instruction, and recommended instructional procedures. It concludes that findings from research…

The Fact and Fiction Research Project, funded by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) and based at the School of Education, University of Southampton (England), completed a 2-year study into gender and reading in the 7-9 age group. The project, designed to address boys' underachievement in English by reviewing their development as…

Developing a community of people interested in improving student reading achievement is an ongoing trend in education. Time and effort need to be put forth to become engaged in studying and promoting reading achievement. With high stakes state-mandated testing, it becomes even more important for teachers, school administrators, and the lay public…

Discusses the Fleischman Report on the condition of education in New York state, a report which makes several recommendations for improvement. (RB)

In a comparison of good and low-average ability readers and five levels of prereading aids, it was revealed that good sixth grade readers understood reading passages best when no adjunct aids were given. (CJ)

Suggests that since experts differ in their interpretation of reading, it is essential to establish a common concept of reading that involves the notions of independence, understanding, utilization, appreciation, and enjoyment in order to have fruitful discussions of reading progress between parents and teachers. (AEA)

Describes six strategies for implementation in a reading remediation program for dyslexic children. Provides an example and rationale. Discusses reading difficulties most often found in dyslexic children. (RS)