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The Approach To Reading, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Approach To Reading, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet explores the fundamental and far-reaching values of reading, and considers the nature, purpose and place of a full reading programme in the school curriculum. It advocates for the achievement of a balanced school reading program which includes learning to read, understanding that reading leads to improved social competence, and promotes reading as a valuable leisure activity. It discusses approaches to determining reading readiness, preparing for reading and developing reading interests, as well as providing methods and materials for the teaching of reading in the primary grades.
Power Over Words, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Power Over Words, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet suggests ways to extend and improve the quality of children vocabularies through reading, expression, language activities and formal lessons. It also examines the planning of courses in spelling and shows the lack of agreement amongst states when it comes to what words should be on spelling lists.