Staff Development in Content Reading: A Case Study for Social Studies Education.

Schnitz, James E.; Diem, Richard A.

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ERIC Number: EJ226946

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Publication Date: 1980

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Staff Development in Content Reading: A Case Study for Social Studies Education.

Schnitz, James E.; Diem, Richard A.

Illinois School Research and Development, v16 n2 p57-68 Win 1980

This article describes a reading inservice program for secondary social studies teachers conducted in the Harlandale (Texas) Independent School District in 1977. Need for the inservice, project activities, and the effectiveness of the training in changing teaching styles and improving students' social studies and reading scores are discussed. (SJL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Content Area Reading, Inservice Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Secondary School Teachers, Social Studies, Staff Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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