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Educational Methods

1992

Reading

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The Use Of Ability Grouping In Reading And Some Alternatives, Sherry Lynn Anderson Jan 1992

The Use Of Ability Grouping In Reading And Some Alternatives, Sherry Lynn Anderson

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This study was conducted to determine if attitudes toward and /or practices of ability grouping for reading instruction have changed over the last thirteen years. Current research was reported. A replication of a study by Wilson and Schmits (1978) was completed and analyzed. The results suggest a fairly dramatic change in both attitudes toward and practices of ability grouping. A collection of alternative methods were offered for teachers looking for options to the ability grouping method of teaching reading.


Metacognitive Prereading Activities To Enhance Reading Comprehension, Katherine Laws Jan 1992

Metacognitive Prereading Activities To Enhance Reading Comprehension, Katherine Laws

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This study investigated metacognitive prereading strategies content area teachers might utilize for process emphasis reading comprehension. The literature review showed the shift in reading comprehension instruction from a word based emphasis to an interactive process emphasis, described content area reading instruction and metacognition. A selection of metacognitive prereading activities was included for use by teachers in content area classrooms. Implications of using the activities were discussed.