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Hedges, William D. – 1978
This paper describes the scope and findings of a separately published comprehensive review of research on optimum age of entry into first grade, covering the literature from 1915 to 1976. (Not included was research on reading, the gifted, mentally retarded, and materials in popular journals.) Findings noted the inadequacy of chronological age as a…
Descriptors: Age, Age Differences, Age Grade Placement, Child Development
Indiana State Dept. of Public Instruction, Indianapolis. Div. of Reading Effectiveness. – 1974
Specific reading program objectives are included in this guide in the areas of prereading; word recognition; comprehension; study skills; and attitudes, interests, and values. Methods of determining reading ability by diagnosis and methods for estimating reading potential are discussed. Factors involved in early reading experiences which are…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Auditory Discrimination, Beginning Reading, Elementary Education
Moseley, Peggy F. – 1974
Summarized is the first year of an intervention program for visually handicapped preschool children in Louisiana in which a curriculum guide was developed, implemented and evaluated with 12 children. It is explained that, in developing the curriculum guide, emphasis was placed on items that would best prepare Ss for mainstreaming in public school…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Guides
Avon Public Schools, CT. – 1968
Presented in this guide are the philosophy, evolution, structure, and implementation of a nongraded reading program which is organized on 23 sequential learning levels. The program concentrates on requirements in word analysis skills, comprehension skills, and study skills; and provides listings of suggested texts, supplementary materials, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Literature Programs, Middle Schools
Simpson, Dorothy M. – 1968
The author gives an account of her early teaching experiences, her awareness that many children did not learn to read, her early investigations of readiness, and her conclusions that difficulty in numbers, copying, or tracing were closely related to reading disability. The importance of visual perception, eye motility, early child development, and…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Education, Eye Movements
Cincinnati Public Schools, OH. – 1968
In response to the research findings of Head Start programs, in particular, and of research in early childhood education, in general, this manual was created by the Kindergarten Study Group of the Cincinnati Public Schools to examine the kindergarten program. The purpose of this manual is to help teachers broaden and extend the learning of the…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Guides, Early Childhood Education
Harris, Albert J. – 1970
Intended for beginning students concerned with reading instruction as well as for graduate students, reading teachers, or remedial specialists, the text deals with the overall classroom program, methods for evaluating and diagnosing group and individual needs, and developmental and remedial teaching of specific skills. Chapters explore the…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Group Instruction, Individual Needs, Learning Disabilities
New York Univ., NY. Center for Field Research and School Services. – 1973
During the 1972-73 school year the educational program in Community School District 24, New York City, was supplemented by a quality incentive grant from State Uurban Education funds. These funds were used to establish two programs. The major objectives of the Corrective Reading program were: (1) to provide corrective reading diagnostic and…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Diagnosis, English Instruction
Anastasiow, Nicholas – 1971
A child's language reflects his thought processes and his level of development. Motor, emotional, and language development all have a direct relationship to the child's cognitive functioning--each follows the pattern of moving from gross and loosely differentiated states to refined and differentiated systems. Research in early childhood education…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Child Language, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1972
Explained are the program development, evaluation, validation, and dissemination procedures of Project LIFE (Language Improvement to Facilitate Education), a series of programed instructional materials for language handicapped children, especially hearing impaired children. Project LIFE is said to employ a series of visual perceptual filmstrips…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Exceptional Child Education
Titone, Renzo – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1985
Research shows that there are many possible positive effects of early bilingual reading upon intellectual growth and general education. An Italian research project dealing with early bilingual literacy is described; the teaching methods used in the project are examined. (RM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Case Studies, Child Development
Green, Methlyn – 2002
This paper presents methods by which teachers can show parents how to use opportunities they have in everyday life to peak the interest and curiosity of their children. It establishes steps to build a workshop for teachers and day care providers, sharing tips and advice and displaying books and materials which parents can use in their homes. After…
Descriptors: Child Care, Childrens Literature, Curiosity, Early Childhood Education
Jones, Claudia – 1988
Based on a weekly newspaper column intended to encourage parents to become involved in their children's education, this book provides encouragement and specific suggestions, in 16 chapters, for parents who want to help their children learn from everyday experiences. The chapters are: (1) "Who, Me? A Teacher?" (2) "Your Child's Self…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Children, Creativity, Curiosity

Cuckle, Pat – British Educational Research Journal, 1996
Examines the attitudes, experiences, and practices of parents towards reading, and how this affected their children. Although many parents actively promoted reading at home, they lacked confidence in their abilities and expressed a desire for training and assistance. Discovers a need for greater communication between parents and teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Reading, Elementary Schools, Foreign Countries

Senechal, Monique; LeFevre, Jo-Anne – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2001
A 5-year longitudinal study examined the relations among home literacy experience, language, and literacy development in a middle-class sample. Findings indicate that those with highest exposure to reading aloud at home demonstrated advantages in spelling, decoding, and alphabet knowledge through grade 3. Recommendations urge frequent home…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Child Language, Emergent Literacy, Family Environment