Literacy and the English Teacher: Observations and Suggestions.

Smith, Ronald E.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ326446

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Literacy and the English Teacher: Observations and Suggestions.

Smith, Ronald E.

English Journal, v74 n8 p22-27 Dec 1985

Uses complaints leveled against English teachers in l912 to support three points about the crisis in literacy: (1) the "writing crisis" is not new, (2) teaching basics will not solve crisis, and (3) solution to problem should be based on what is known about history and theory of composition instruction and about successful and unsuccessful methods of teaching composition. (EL)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Language Arts, Literacy, Program Content, Reading Skills, School Role, Theory Practice Relationship, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A