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Wilms, Denise Murcko – Learning, 1984
Using trade books when science textbooks are inadequate can help motivate students to more in-depth exploration. Trade book selection criteria include: popular appeal; presentation of facts; design; and illustration. Several bibliographies for teachers and book reviews for children are listed. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation Techniques, Reading Material Selection, Science Instruction
Marshall, Kim – Learning, 1983
Researchers from the Center for the Study of Reading at the University of Illinois assert that inadequate reading textbooks and the failure to teach reading comprehension in the primary grades contribute to reading comprehension problems in the upper grades. Shortcomings of textbooks are specified and methods for teaching reading comprehension are…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Improvement
Schrag, Francis – Learning, 1983
A plan for promoting excellence in teaching is proposed, which would designate 10 to 15 percent of a school's staff "distinguished teachers." This group would receive salary increases and would be staggered over the years. Parents, former students, administrators, and other teachers would help select the group. (PP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Merit Pay, Professional Recognition
Elleman, Barbara – Learning, 1982
"Learning" magazine's children's book review editor presents an annotated bibliography of outstanding new children's books useful for both teachers and parents. Selections include picture books, books for beginning readers, and titles suitable for older children. Paperback selections are also listed. (PP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature
Pearson, Craig – Learning, 1980
Controversy surrounding the use of a social studies textbook involved the differing opinions of parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members. The debate also, however, inspired respect among those involved and fostered improved future communication. (CJ)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Boards of Education, Censorship, Course Content
Pearson, Craig – Learning, 1980
The systems approach to learning used in the majority of classrooms today redefines reading as its component skills. Two different approaches developed by teachers to teach reading as the sum of its components are presented. (JN)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Individualized Reading, Reading Achievement
Deardorff, Beth – Learning, 1982
A teacher who once relied on a reading skills program describes her conversion to an approach that emphasizes the reading of books. A substantial part of each class period is set aside for free reading time. A sampling of book projects used to focus students' efforts is included. (PP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 5, Learning Activities, Reading Assignments
