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Erica Barnes; Kimberly l. Anderson; Thea Yurkewecz – Reading Horizons, 2023
This study investigated how 15 kindergarten teachers from one school district implemented small-group Guided Reading (GR). Analysis of video recordings indicates substantial differences in how GR was conducted, with none of the teachers fully implementing GR as conceptualized by Fountas and Pinnell (2012). Consistency across teachers was limited…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Preschool Teachers, Reading Instruction, Small Group Instruction
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Mraz, Maryann; Nichols, William; Caldwell, Safronia; Beisley, Rene; Sargent, Stephan; Rupley, William – Reading Horizons, 2013
In order for students to learn how to construct meaning from text, teachers must apply instructional strategies that will help readers transition from simple decoding of words to fluent word identification. This article will provide an overview of the literature related to the role of fluency in reading; explain research-based recommendations for…
Descriptors: Oral Reading, Reading Fluency, Theater Arts, Reading Instruction
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Rinehart, Steven D. – Reading Horizons, 2001
Reviews recent research findings concerning the benefits of Readers Theater for building oral reading accuracy and fluency and identifies key guidelines for instructional implementation. Presents recommendations and conclusions that place the focus on guidelines for classroom teachers who might want to experiment with Readers Theater as they work…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Guidelines, Program Implementation, Readers Theater
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Clay, Marie M. – Reading Horizons, 1991
Describes the four aspects of the Reading Recovery program: (1) the teaching of children; (2) the training of teachers; (3) the training of teacher leaders; and (4) implementing the program in an education system and coordinating the long-term prevention strategy. Notes that a critical factor in the program is the training of teachers. (RS)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Grade 1, High Risk Students, Inservice Teacher Education
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Griffith, Priscilla L.; Klesius, Janell – Reading Horizons, 1990
Provides suggestions to teachers planning to implement a whole language program, based on interviews with three whole language teachers. Focuses on support for the whole language program; decisions about curriculum and evaluation; development of vocabulary and comprehension; strengths and weaknesses of the whole language approach; and preparation…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Interviews, Primary Education, Program Implementation
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Gaffney, Janet S. – Reading Horizons, 1991
Suggests a schema for school personnel interested in planning for the implementation of a Reading Recovery program. Emphasizes that Reading Recovery is a system of intervention, not a bag of tricks or quickie methods. Describes the nature of full implementation, its importance, and how to plan for it. (RS)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, High Risk Students, Primary Education, Program Descriptions