The purpose of this study was to examine the organization, program format and duration of college reading improvement instructional programs (CRIPs) in selected four-year American colleges and universities from 1950-1974, and to gather information which is vital to effective curricula and planning for higher education in the area of reading…

The Free University of Iran (FUI) operates by means of a multimedia teaching system, teaching students at a distance and developing a learning environment based near the place of residence or work of its students. This document reviews the development of the Foundation English Course according to the systems approach to instruction adopted by FUI.…

This paper discusses two methods used for investigating how students can acquire greater skill in reading for learning. The first study, carried out at Loughborough College of Education, involved students in a pre-packaged sequence of learning experiences. The content of the packages or modules and the sequence in which they were offered embodied…

This volume contains selections from the first, second, and third yearbooks of the Southwest Reading Conference for Colleges and Universities. Articles discuss various aspects of college reading programs, including program establishment and administration, recent research on college reading, student reaction, vocabulary development, evaluation of…

Although the average college freshman reads at a tenth grade level, reading instruction for college students is most often viewed as speed reading or remedial education. A new academic department of collegiate reading is proposed to specialize in reading, teaching it as an isolated subject matter. (JMD)

Measures the effects of infusing writing components into a university reading laboratory. Reports that reading improvement was significant with writing infusions but that results are inconclusive due to lack of true experimental design. (AEW)

Describes a college developmental reading laboratory model using peer tutors to provide training in comprehension study skills. Reports the results of a study evaluating the impact of training on student performance from the perspective of the participants. (MM)

Concludes that instruction in notetaking, literal comprehension, and critical reading all helped to improve the social science grades of college freshmen. (FL)

Compares two studies on the relation between comprehension and memory: (1) how access to text affected comprehension; (2) the effect of different learning goals (memorization or comprehension) on learning. Concludes that constructive learning activities are important for later utilization of information. Suggests a model of reading, learning, and…

Prescribes readiness, vocabulary, and comprehension activities for teaching reading and study skills simultaneously with content area reading materials. (RL)

Notes that English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers have been carefully nurturing student ability to produce language, while neglecting the receptive side of learning. Proposes that increased amounts of reading should be assigned at all levels of ESL programs. Suggests ways to restructure programs and to teach reading and vocabulary…

One hundred seventy-five college students were tested to determine the relationship among locus of control, student preference, and teaching procedures. Results showed that external locus of control students preferred hardware as instructional devices and that such devices improved their reading rates, while internal locus of control students…

Examines the effectiveness of pairing a development reading class with an introductory psychology course as a means of facilitating students' success in the psychology course while improving their reading skills. (PAA)

Describes a university literacy tutorial program in which older adult college students received tutor training and then carried out one-to-one reading tutorials with adult male learners who were rehabilitating addicts. Offers two case studies, and shows that the program had a significant impact on tutors' commitment to community volunteerism and…

Provides a rationale for using sustained content study (studying one area over time) to improve the reading and writing skills of college-bound ESL students. Describes a course (and course materials) on "Film & Society." Offers excerpts from student discussion and writing. Examines students' progress as shown in their portfolio writing. Notes…