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Peer reviewedTulley, Michael A. – Reading Horizons, 1991
Examines the effectiveness of the basal reader selection process in one midwestern school district. Concludes that an effective basal reader selection process is one which results in teachers identifying materials that help bring about the type of reading instruction they seek for their classrooms. (MG)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Case Studies, Educational Research, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedSchumm, Jeanne Shay; Doucette, Martha – Reading Horizons, 1991
Integrates strategies and suggestions from professional books and articles to provide educators with an overview of components of the textbook selection process. Organizes the smorgasbord into three sections: the salad bar (initial screening), the main course (examination of textbooks), and the dessert bar (plans for implementation of the textbook…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Material Selection, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Peer reviewedVanderMeulen, Kenneth; Harris, Mary L. – Reading Horizons, 1974
Presents an annotated list of textbooks in a number of vocational content areas and includes the readability level of each text. (TO)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Content Area Reading, Readability, Reading Material Selection
