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Direct linkKlages, Carol; Scholtens, Mary-Margaret; Fowler, Kelly; Frierson, Cherry – Reading Improvement, 2020
Reading is a vital skill for functioning in society. People need to read road signs, prescription labels, restaurant menus, and job applications just to make it through everyday life. Unfortunately, approximately 20% of the population (Washburn, & Joshi, & Binks-Cantrell, 2011) are said to be dyslexic which means they will struggle…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Reading Research, Reading Instruction, Dyslexia
Howard, Rachael M. – Reading Improvement, 2017
This research investigated reading support and book preferences of fourth grade English language learners (ELLs) who were struggling readers. This qualitative research focused on three case studies. Interviews were conducted to explore ELLs' perceptions on reading motivation, reading programs, and types of support they received. Descriptions of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Reading Attitudes, English Language Learners, Reading Difficulties
Hilsmier, Amanda Strong; Wehby, Joseph H.; Falk, Katherine B. – Reading Improvement, 2016
The research base on how to effectively intervene to improve the reading fluency of students with academic and behavioral disabilities at the middle school level does not provide a strong support for evidence- based practices with this age group. The purpose of this study was to extend the body of research on reading fluency interventions to…
Descriptors: Reading Fluency, Middle School Students, Disabilities, Evidence Based Practice
Howard, Rachael M. – Reading Improvement, 2012
This research investigated reading support and book preferences of fourth grade English language learners (ELLs) who were struggling readers. This qualitative research focused on three case studies. Interviews were conducted to explore ELLs' perceptions on reading motivation, reading programs, and types of support they received. Descriptions of…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Novels
Peer reviewedDermott, R. Allan; And Others – Reading Improvement, 1979
Details an investigation of the relative contribution of two dimensions of field dependence-independence to the prediction of specific reading skills for first-grade children in an intensive phonics program and in a basal reader program supplemented with phonics. (FL)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Cognitive Processes, Grade 1
Peer reviewedOffenberg, Robert M. – Reading Improvement, 1973
Suggests that, unlike classical experiments, which should be carried to conclusion without change, evaluation of ongoing educational programs, such as the "Let's Be Amigos" program, must adapt to program changes. (RB)
Descriptors: Accountability, Bilingualism, Elementary Education, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedMorales, Maria E. – Reading Improvement, 1977
Examines three aspects of individualized reading instruction programs and concludes that, although individual programs vary greatly, every child needs personal attention to progress and grow in ability to read. (JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Programs, Individualized Reading, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedKippel, Gary M.; Smith, Frederick – Reading Improvement, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Models, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedFlood, James; Zehm, Stanley – Reading Improvement, 1975
Survey of teacher attitudes toward reading instruction at the primary level provides several ideas for improving reading programs. (RB)
Descriptors: Primary Education, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedDusewicz, Russell A. – Reading Improvement, 1974
Describes the results, including research evidence, of a prekindergarten reading program for children from disadvantaged families. (RB)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Preschool Education, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedGoolsby, Thomas M.; Stoltman, Joseph P. – Reading Improvement, 1973
Reports on the effects of an individualized reading program untilizing social studies content. (RB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedBooker, Clarrissa G.; Hendricks, Harry G. – Reading Improvement, 1983
Reports on a survey of 40 school districts in Texas showing that they needed approximately 3,500 teachers of developmental reading, 130 administrators of reading programs, and 290 clinical personnel in reading. (FL)
Descriptors: Administrators, Needs Assessment, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedBrekke, Gerald; Chew, Stephen L. – Reading Improvement, 1989
Compares time allocated for basal and other reading in grades one through six between 1961 and 1985 in eight geographic regions of the United States. Finds the greatest increase in the Upper Midwest and Southwest and a significant increase in time allocated for content and free reading in the Middle Atlantic. (NH)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Education, National Surveys, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedPeniston, Eugene – Reading Improvement, 1975
Compares the effectiveness of two reading programs for use with low socioeconomic first grade children. (RB)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Disadvantaged Youth, Grade 1, Primary Education
Peer reviewedDank, Marion – Reading Improvement, 1977
Analyzes oral reading errors made by 20 children during their second year of formal reading instruction. (JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Error Patterns, Grade 2, Miscue Analysis
