First-Grade Reading Readiness
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A 5 page paper discussing the case of Janice Herron, a first-grade teacher concerned about the lack of progress of two of her students. She understands that early intervention is crucial, but she is uncertain if the children are learning disabled or simply have not progressed as quickly as the others. The paper discusses the issue in the context of studies in phoneme awareness and phases of reading through which non-LD children move. The paper concludes that in spending most time teaching reading rather than demonstrating her own skill, Ms. Herron is providing a service to her students, a position supported by the research cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSreadRedy.wps

Improving Educational Models for Reading Programs in the Middle School Level
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Middle school educators have recognized the significance of success in reading as an indicator of academic advancement and overall performance for individual students. Reading is a fundamental process necessary to attain learning in many different subjects, and the success of reading programs enhances the outcomes for students across disciplines. This 12 page paper considers the problem of addressing reading programming for a varied population of students, and outlines a study of these students in terms of performance outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Midschol.wps

Multicultural Education & Reading Comprehension
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A 5 page overview of the literature concerning multicultural education and its influence on learning. Emphasized that reading skills are often the highest determinant in a student's academic success and that the level of reading comprehension is often determined by background knowledge structure. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Multirc.wps

Phonological Awareness An Essential Component of Reading Success:
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This 21 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the importance of phonological awareness as a component of reading success. This paper outlines a proposed study of early readers and assess the implications of differing reading programs and teacher strategies based in the concept of phonological awareness. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: MHphono2.wps

Reading Assessment of Young Children
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5 pages discussing reading assessment of young children. Excellent overview for those studying early childhood education. No bibliography.
Filename: Assessmt.wps

Reading Curriculum and Teacher Individuality
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This 7 page paper uses a fictitious case, provided by a student, in order to explore the subject of teaching reading and the implications of implementing a set reading program. A specific, sample proposal, is created with the intent of compromising between the teachers' needs for freedom and individuality and the Board's desire to improve reading grades. The ramifications of said policy are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA30Read.wps

Technology: Its Effects Upon Reading Achievement In Upper Elementary Grades
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses how the technological revolution has helped to pave the way for better reading comprehension and retention for third to fifth grade students. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLCread.doc