Reading Styles Research: 'What Works' Isn't Always Phonics

Recent research on reading styles offers convincing evidence that the instructional approaches used in most schools are not the best methods for teaching all young children to read. Three kinds of reading styles are discussed and suggestions for what works in reading instruction are offered.

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 1987-02, Vol.68 (6), p.431-435
Main Author: Carbo, Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A Special Section on Reading
Achievement tests
Children
Children & youth
Curricula
Education
Learning
Learning disabilities
Learning styles
Phonetic approach (Reading)
Phonetic method
Phonics
Reading
Reading achievement
Reading comprehension
Reading instruction
Research methods
Teaching methods
Workbooks
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Summary:Recent research on reading styles offers convincing evidence that the instructional approaches used in most schools are not the best methods for teaching all young children to read. Three kinds of reading styles are discussed and suggestions for what works in reading instruction are offered.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487