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Teaching In Tandem: Media Specialist/Librarian & The Classroom Teacher, Diane Stephanie Wagner, Judith Rosenfeld

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The NCTE/ AASL joint Committee on Learning Resources has been charged by both organizations with the responsibility of finding areas of cooperation and communication between media specialists/librarians and English teachers. Professionals in both fields have strong opinions about the nature and depth of experiences the student should have in a school media center. The questions upon which they are focusing their attention are: What skills are to be initially introduced, developed and reinforced? At what grade level are these skills to be taught? Where will the teaching process occur: in the classroom, media center/library, or both? Will the teacher or …

Thoughts On Books And Reading (A Guest Editorial), Richard D. Robinson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A letter from the guest editor.

Plant Seeds This Spring For Reading This Summer--Reap Rewards Next Fall!, Patricia Cunningham

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Once upon a time in a far-off land, there was a school system that worked very hard on its reading program. Everyone worked hard on reading. The School Board declared reading its top priority and put the lion's share of its budget into reading. The superintendent supported reading and lay awake nights thinking of ways to make the reading program better. All the principals thought reading was important and showed they felt this way by sponsoring schoolwide USSR and motivational reading programs and by listening to children read and reading to children. The teachers spent most of their day teaching …

The Role Of Reading Specialist In Developing Iep's (Individual Education Programs), Shirley B. Merlin, Sue F. Rogers

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Everywhere, supervisors, teachers and education specialists are busily engaged in inservice meetings and workshops in an effort to become familiar with writing, implementing and revising Individual Education Programs (IEP's) for children eligible or enrolled in a Special Education Program. The provision in The Education For All Handicapped Children Act, Public Law 94-142, requiring an IEP for each handicapped child has caused a great deal of activity and development in the field of Special Education.

A Short-Cut To Testing Passage Comprehension, J Jaap Tuinman, Charles K. Kinzer, Neal A. Muhtadi

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In this study the feasibility of administering the Woodcock Passage Comprehension Test in written rather than oral form was examined. ** In their short life the Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests (Woodcock. 1973) have quickly found wide-spread usage. A critical review of the tests by Tuinman (1978) points out various limitations to the claims made by Woodcock for his tests. but nevertheless recognizes this battery as an important and useful contribution to the field.

Psycholinguistics Applied To Reading Instruction, A Sterl Artley

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teachers who are doing their homework in the way of professional reading are meeting with increased frequency the word, psycholinguistics, especially as it relates to reading. One might assume that the very appearance of the word connotes some abstract body of knowledge having meaning only to language theoreticians. On the other hand it is possible that once understood, the word may be a label for a developing body of knowledge that has far-reaching implications for reading teachers. In fact, one might discover that for the most part psycholinguistic thinking puts into a new context much that has been accepted and …

Nonvisual Aspects Of Reading, Duane R. Tovey

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Psycholinguistic research has recently characterized reading as a communicative process whereby the reader predicts the thoughts of an author by sampling as little of the visual display (print) as possible (Goodman, 1967). How is it possible for a reader to predict an author's thoughts accurately without processing every segment of print? In addition to minimal visual cues, readers utilize both their oral language abilities and past experiences to predict an author's intentions - assuming they share common language patterns and experiences.

Differentiating Text Assignments In Content Areas: Slicing The Task, John R. Readence, David Moore

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

There are several ways to accommodate content reading assignments with students' varied reading levels. Rieck (1977) reported that many times content teachers simply do not expect their students to read the text. She found that tests given in content classrooms often covered only material from lectures and class discussions rather than text reading. In addition, students were rarely required to discuss their assigned readings.

A Model For Faculty In-Service In The Secondary Reading Program, George M. Usova

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The issue of developing effective in-service education within the secondary reading program is a concern for most curriculum supervisors and principals. While the reading program in the secondary school may be limited or partial in scope, the consequences of effective reading instruction extend into the content areas; consequently, all teachers need to become involved in the improvement of instruction in so far as reading affects their discipline.

Book Review, Eleanor Buelke

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Schlosser, Courtney D. The Person in Education New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1976. Pp. xiii + 413.

Weighting Miscues In Informal Inventories: A Precautionary Note, James V. Hoffman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Even among those who are not readily in agreement with the numerous implications for instruction being put forward in the name of a "psycholinguistic" model of reading, there is substantial support for the constructive dialogue and spirited interactions which have been generated. The enthusiasm of some, however, has, at times, been taken to such extremes that the reality of the classroom has all but been ignored. Recently, for example, my students encountered some difficulty in reconciling certain practical applications of miscue techniques with another fundamental precept of reading instruction; that is, the critical role of successful practice in connected reading …

The Reading Center: A Valuable In-Service Resource, Nicholas P. Criscuolo

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

No abstract available.

Professional Concerns: Remedial Programs: Some Strategies For Creating A Supportive Learning Environment, R Baird Shuman, Barbara Fox

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Professional Concerns is a regular column devoted to the interchange of ideas among those interested in reading instruction. Send your comments and contributions to the editor. If you have questions about reading that you wish to have answered) the ed£tor will find respondents to answer them. Address correspondence to R. Baird Shuman) Department of English) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Urbana) Illinois) 61801.

Reading And The Withdrawn Child, L.D. Briggs, Sherri Skelton

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The emotional state of a poor reader may provide important insights into the causes of the child's reading problems. The teacher can attempt to find the source of the reading problems by observing the child's behavior and by determining the child's emotional stability. Once a diagnosis has been made, the teacher can begin a program of remediation with the goals of emotional stability and reading progress in mind.

Reading Horizons Vol. 20, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons volume 20, issue 2.

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 20.

Author Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to authors in volume 20.

1980 Brown & Gold, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)

• Pictures from across campus
• Pictures of Seniors

Western Michigan University Statistical Summary 1980-1989, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• ENROLLMENT DATA
• STUDENT OUTCOMES
• COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS
• UNIVERSITY DATA
• FINANCIAL DATA

Faculty Senate Yearbook, 1980-81, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of The Red Blood Cell Alloantigentic System In The Chinese Hamster, Kathryn Elliget Blashfield

Masters Theses

This research was done to determine whether any ABH-like blood group system was present in Chinese hamsters (Cricetulus griseus). The population of animals included 35 hamsters, 20 "normal" or outbred (10 males; 10 females) and 15 diabetic from The Upjohn Company's colony of inbred diabetic animals (8 males; 7 females; BE and BA lines). Animal sera and erythrocytes were compared by: hyperimmunization of rabbits (10 New Zealand White) with hamster erythrocytes; screening hamster erythrocytes and plasmas with human blood diagnostic typing antisera (Ortho Diagnostics), anti-H lectin, anti-A₁ lectin and human red cells of various types; absorption and elution of …

Reading Horizons Vol. 20, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 20, issue 4.

Toward A Full Employment Policy: An Overview, Alvin Kogut, Sylvia Aron

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Unlike more advanced welfare states, the U.S. has not committed itself to a full employment policy: the full dimensions of unemployment are not revealed and the "manpower" programs reflect a welfare philosophy. While constraints to such a commitment remain formidable, the developments around Humphrey-Hawkins may be a start.

Historic Trends In The Delivery Of Services To Teenage Parents, Nancy Aries

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper will examine the political, social, and economic factors which underlie the transition in services from unwed mothers to teenage parents over the past 15 years. The experience of agencies in the Boston area serves as the basis for this case study. Data have been collected from open-ended interviews with key service providers who have developed and implemented policy related to adolescent parents.

The findings indicate that, prior to 1960, agencies were responding to what was perceived as individual problems or circumstances. Illegitimacy was thought to be an unconscious attempt by white middle class women to fulfill psychological needs. …

Degrees Awarded 1980, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Doctoral, Masters, and Bachelor degrees award on April 19, 1980
• Bachelor degrees award on June 18,1980
• Doctoral, Masters, and Bachelor degrees award on August 15, 1980
• Doctoral, Masters, and Bachelor degrees award on December 20, 1980

A Study Of The Community Development Advisory Act Committee 1978-1979, Christopher W. Cottrell

Honors Theses

This paper will focus on the Community Development Act Advisory Committee, (CDAAC), for the year 1978-79. This Citizens Advisory Committee is required under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant, Entitlement Grant Program. The City of Kalamazoo, as an applicant for community development Block Grant funds, must have citizen input on how funds should be spent on the neighborhoods that qualify for assistance. This year there is about $2,323,563 which can be spent to improve the housing and community needs of what the city calls the six comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Areas or more commonly known …

The Lb Wind-Tunnel, Larry Bennett

Honors Theses

A small subsonic wind-tunnel has been developed for further understanding of aerodynamic principles. This tunnel is small enough to be used on table tops so the student can get first-hand experience. The tunnel's working section is a clear plexiglass tube for easy viewing and provides ample work room. The biggest advantage of this tunnel is that it can be built in the average home workshop for approximately $60.00.

Toward The Democratization Of The Social Policy Process, L. K. Northwood

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the nature of social policies and the public policymaking process. It is demonstrated that public social policies tend to accrue an aura or ideology of benevolence that is only partially warranted, and that may be quite misleading to policy analysts and citizenry. The major thrust of the paper is to consider the social policy process as a strategy for public decision-making. As such, properly organized, it can provide an alternative and complementary strategy to electoral politics and protest movements. To be effective as a strategy, three major barriers must be overcome: …

Will Carter's Welfare Reform Plan Reform Welfare?: Evidence From Empirical Research, Mary Bryna Sanger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper introduces the central dimensions which have emerged in the current welfare reform debate. They include adaquacy, work incentives, family stability and cost. The last legislative session introduced a new group of "welfare reform" proposals, each attempting to address these critiques of the current welfare system. Considering four major bills including Carter's Comprehensive Program for Better Jobs and Income on the basis of recent research findings, results in a tentative preference for Carter's plan. It addresses the major reform dimensions better than the others and would result in modest improvements. Nevertheless, true reform is unlikely to be achieved by …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 7, No. 1 (January 1980)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Table of Contents

• Towards the Democratization of the Social Policy Process. - L. K. NORTHWOOD
• Will Carter's Welfare Reform Plan Reform Welfare?: Evidence from Empirical Research - MARY BRYNA SANGER
• The "Guestworker" as Metaphor: In Clarification of Social-Economic Contradictions and Systemic Crisis - STEPHEN I. WOODS
• Toward a Full Employment Policy: An Overview - ALVIN KOGUT, SYLVIA ARON
• Political De-moralization of the Poor: Organizing lower-class Families of the Mentally Retarded - LEONARD FONTANA
• Social Welfare Agencies and Social Reform movements: The Case of the Single Parent Family - MICHAEL J. SMITH, BETH MOSES
• Historic Trends in the Delivery of Services …