Sixty Years of Reading Research--But Who's Listening?.

Zemelman, Steve; Daniels, Harvey; Bizar, Marilyn

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Publication Date: 1999

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Sixty Years of Reading Research--But Who's Listening?

Zemelman, Steve; Daniels, Harvey; Bizar, Marilyn

Phi Delta Kappan, v80 n7 p513-17 Mar 1999

Despite six decades of leading researchers' research findings upholding progressive, whole-language reading approaches, consensus is lacking. Pundits tend to discredit educational research. News media promulgate tougher standards while overlooking progressive classroom successes. Parents may fear children's exploration of a wide variety of books and ideas. (16 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Conservatism, Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Literacy Education, Mass Media, Misconceptions, Phonics, Progressive Education, Public Opinion, Reading Instruction, Reading Research, Research Problems, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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