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A Survey Of Oral Communication Instructional Practices In The Elementary Public Schools Of Michigan, James N. Walker
A Survey Of Oral Communication Instructional Practices In The Elementary Public Schools Of Michigan, James N. Walker
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Instruction in oral communication is critical to education. Oral communication skills are needed in the development of skills in written language, math, problem solving, and reading. Oral communication skills are important in achieving academic, vocational, and personal success. On November 1, 1978, speech education was recognized as a basic skill by United States law.
The purpose of this study was to determine the oral communication instructional practices in Michigan public elementary schools grades K-5. Eight research questions were identified:
(1) Is instruction provided? (2) What is the "basis" for instruction? (3) What materials are used? (4) What is the method …