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ERIC Number: EJ405148
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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A Corporate Approach to the Two R's: A Critique of IBM's Writing to Read Program.
Freyd, Pamela, Lytle, James H.
Educational Leadership, v47 n6 p83-89 Mar 1990
Examines IBM's Writing to Read (WTR) program for kindergartners and first graders from four perspectives: its language learning paradigm, the computer program design, the research conducted on its effectiveness, and implementation considerations. Since costs outweigh learning benefits, educators should reconsider purchasing this program. Includes 36 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Grade 1, Kindergarten, Phonics, Reading Programs, Whole Language Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Writing to Read Program