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| Learning | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Conroy, Mary – Learning, 1988
A survey of classroom teachers revealed that most support remedial and learning-disabled resource room reading programs, although many teachers would prefer smaller classes to the many federal programs which they feel do not always address their needs. (CB)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Learning Disabilities
Arricale, Frank C., II – Learning, 1983
A Brooklyn (NY) district superintendent rebuts arguments against the Chicago Mastery Learning Reading (CMLR) program that appeared in an article in Learning (November 1982). Based on his district's experience with CMLR, the superintendent points to improved reading scores, teacher enthusiasm, and renewed student interest in reading as indications…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Mastery Learning, Program Effectiveness
Ivey, Jennie – Learning, 1988
A former teacher describes how she came to change her "no excuses, no extensions" policy about homework after realizing that not all students come from healthy, nurturing home environments. She solved the problem by setting up an after school study program. (JL)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Homework, Junior High Schools, Personal Narratives
Turner, Rebecca R. – Learning, 1988
Results are presented from 339 respondents to a poll surveying teacher opinions of basal readers. Questions deal with strengths and weaknesses of basal readers, use of workbooks, school district requirements, and teacher's manuals. Results are presented.
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
