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Collins, Martha D.; Cheek, Earl H. – Momentum, 1984
Provides a self-test with answers and a rating chart to help teachers clarify their perceptions about the concept of diagnostic-prescriptive instruction. Asks teachers to evaluate their test results and determine whether myths about diagnostic-prescriptive reading instruction hinder their teaching. (DMM)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Postsecondary Education, Reading Instruction, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

Cheek, Earl H.; Lindsey, Jimmy D. – Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 1994
In developmental reading classes, 33 adults were taught using diagnostic-prescriptive methods and 38 controls with a traditional programmed approach. Pre/posttest results from the Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test showed that experimentals had significantly higher inferential and total comprehension scores. Word recognition and comprehension…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Diagnostic Teaching, Disadvantaged, Reading Comprehension

Cheek, Earl H.; Cheek, Martha Collins – Reading Horizons, 1983
Explains what diagnostic-prescriptive teaching is, how it should be used in the reading classroom, and how teachers can use it with classes of 30 students. (FL)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Primary Education, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Instruction
Cheek, Earl H.; And Others – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1989
Diagnostic/prescriptive techniques can match adult reading students with appropriate content materials. The Directed Reading Activity is a structured approach that introduces concepts and vocabulary, teaches or reviews specific reading skills, prepares for reading, encourages discussion of content, and follows up on information and skills…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Reading Programs, Content Area Reading