Compares evidence available today on the subject of reading rate with that contained in a recently republished book by Edmund B. Huey and concludes that the similarities between the two are remarkable. Bibliography. (MD)

Results supported Piaget's viewpoint that mental imagery and general symbolic functioning are dependent on the growth of intelligence with respect to the preadolescent period. (Author)

"This article is based on a paper presented on May 5, 1969, to the State Media Personnel Institute held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. About 20 references are appended. (Authors/LS)

Describes a five-year-old British television program designed for all children, but accommodating the special needs of the deaf. (RW)

Investigated the relationship of shyness in children (N=103) to the constricted flexible dimension of cognitive control. Findings showed a significant difference in performance of the shy and nonshy group on the Stroop Color-Word Test. The shy group was less effective in maintaining performance in the presence of interfering stimuli. (JAC)

Kindergarten pupils from six Mexican-Indian groups were shown colored textbook illustrations (paintings and photographs). There were no significant differences in comprehension between paintings and photographs, but there were perception differences by sex and between two ethnic groups, suggesting that children with different experiences perceive…

Results from this investigation of teacher beliefs about various facets of the broad-ranging perceptual deficit hypothesis and its relationship to reading and learning problems indicate that there is a large discrepancy between publication of research efforts and widespread awareness or acceptance of these results by practitioners. (Author/MP)