Children's Success as Readers and Writers: It's the Teacher's Beliefs That Make the Difference.

Mills, Heidi; Clyde, Jean Anne

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Publication Date: 1991

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Children's Success as Readers and Writers: It's the Teacher's Beliefs That Make the Difference.

Mills, Heidi; Clyde, Jean Anne

Young Children, v46 n2 p54-59 Jan 1991

Discusses the effects of teachers' beliefs and practices on teachers' perceptions of students' abilities and potential for success. Uses the example of a child referred from a traditional kindergarten, where he did poorly, to a whole language child development center, where he excelled. Urges teachers to examine the impact of their beliefs on their practices. (GH)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Case Studies, Grade 1, Instructional Effectiveness, Kindergarten Children, Primary Education, Reading Difficulties, Reading Fluency, Reading Instruction, Reading Readiness, Teacher Attitudes, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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