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ERIC Number: EJ581588
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
Sixty Years of Reading Research--But Who's Listening?
Zemelman, Steve; Daniels, Harvey; Bizar, Marilyn
Phi Delta Kappan, v80 n7 p513-17 Mar 1999
Despite six decades of leading researchers' research findings upholding progressive, whole-language reading approaches, consensus is lacking. Pundits tend to discredit educational research. News media promulgate tougher standards while overlooking progressive classroom successes. Parents may fear children's exploration of a wide variety of books and ideas. (16 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Conservatism, Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Literacy Education, Mass Media, Misconceptions, Phonics, Progressive Education, Public Opinion, Reading Instruction, Reading Research, Research Problems, Whole Language Approach
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hirsch (E D)