Functional Reading in Competency Programs.

Vacca, Richard T.; Vacca, Jo Anne L.

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ERIC Number: EJ243751

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Functional Reading in Competency Programs.

Vacca, Richard T.; Vacca, Jo Anne L.

Journal of Reading, v24 n6 p512-15 Mar 1981

Suggests that competency reading programs should be based on a definition of functional reading that applies reading skills to real-life tasks, that materials should be real and timely, and that activities should center on finding meaning. (MKM)

Descriptors: Functional Reading, Minimum Competencies, Minimum Competency Testing, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Remedial Reading, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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