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Terrific Teaching Tips: Affective Reading Empowers Student Response, Laurel Borgia, Carol Owles, Kylee Merendino, Edward J. Dwyer
Terrific Teaching Tips: Affective Reading Empowers Student Response, Laurel Borgia, Carol Owles, Kylee Merendino, Edward J. Dwyer
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As educators, we are faced with the challenge of creating an effective classroom environment that stimulates creativity and fosters student learning through effective instruction. To assist teachers in meeting this challenge, this column provides information about current resources, programs, techniques, and strategies that teachers are using in their classrooms. By sharing these ideas, it is IRCJs hope to foster teacher growth and energize teacher performance.
In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
Effects Of Sustained Silent Reading On Attitudes Toward Reading, Edward J. Dwyer, Valda Reed
Effects Of Sustained Silent Reading On Attitudes Toward Reading, Edward J. Dwyer, Valda Reed
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Sustained silent reading (SSR) is a practice involving readers in the process of reading over a designated time period. The basic assumption, in a pedagogical sense, is that practice in reading contributes to reading achievement. Durkin (1983) suggested that the focus of any reading program should be the development of competence in independent silent reading. In the same light, Gambrell (1978) proposed that "cormnonsense notions about the reading process tell us that independent reading skills are enhanced through daily practice in silent reading ... " (p. 328). On the other hand, little empirical research appears to have been undertaken to …
Strengthening Prediction Competencies In Reading Through Using An Overhead Projector, Rudolph P. Miller, Edward J. Dwyer
Strengthening Prediction Competencies In Reading Through Using An Overhead Projector, Rudolph P. Miller, Edward J. Dwyer
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In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
In Review, Edward J. Dwyer
Encouraging Recreational Reading Through Book Talks, Edward J. Dwyer
Encouraging Recreational Reading Through Book Talks, Edward J. Dwyer
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Children who have adequate reading skills rarely do any reading that is not specifically required in school. Reading for fun, and sometimes even required reading are frequently given a low priority when time for reading competes with sports, television, free play, music and dance lessons, etc. However, recreational reading is of critical importance for reinforcement of what is learning during reading instruction. The book talk is an excellent approach for motivating students to read outside of the classroom and during opportunities for free reading provided at school. Further, development of important oral communication skills can be fostered as well.
Reading Attitudes Across A Broad Age Spectrum, Edward J. Dwyer, Flora Joy
Reading Attitudes Across A Broad Age Spectrum, Edward J. Dwyer, Flora Joy
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Children with parents who demonstrate a highly positive attitude toward reading and who read to their children generally profit from instruction when they begin learning to read and also enjoy considerable success (Durkin, 1966; McCormack, 1977). On the other hand, a review of current research indicates that there is little information available which demonstrates how school-age children as well as adults say they feel about reading. Further, Zirkel and Greene (1976) suggested that "there is a paucity of verbal self-report instruments in the reading attitude assessment area" (p. 107).