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| Dixon, John | 4 |
| O'Neil, Wayne A. | 1 |
| Stratta, Leslie | 1 |
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Stratta, Leslie; Dixon, John – Use of English, 1988
Criticizes a previously published article by Peter Abbs for misunderstanding sociolinguistic and structuralist influences on English curriculum. Includes a response from Abbs.
Descriptors: Educational History, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDixon, John – English in Education, 1994
Rethinks the definitions by which English studies are framed, particularly reading instruction. Critiques securely embedded approaches focused on comprehension exercises and simple testing. Argues instead for a more social value for reading. (HB)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, High Schools, Higher Education
O'Neil, Wayne A.; Dixon, John – Harvard Educ Rev, 1969
This is a report on a month-long conference held during the summer of 1966 at Dartmouth College to analyze the teaching of the English.
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Conference Reports, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedDixon, John – English in Education, 1991
Traces some of the historical developments which led to the current state of English instruction in colleges in Britain. Describes a series of ideological and institutional struggles that have marked the field since its inception. Sees these struggles as still raging within the discipline. (HB)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Educational History, English Curriculum, English Instruction
