Suggested teaching techniques for secondary reading include clarifying the learning task, avoiding information overload, encouraging risk taking, and understanding the nature of feedback. (MKM)

Discusses the gap that exists between teachers' and administrators' perceptions of reading instruction; advocates cooperative goals with respect to the reading process and the measurement of student achievement. (MAI)

Describes the development and implementation of an inservice program in reading instruction for practicing secondary school teachers. (HOD)

Provides a rationale for teachers' use of reading for enjoyment as a means of developing reading ability and literature appreciation as opposed to a basic skills approach to teaching reading. (MKM)

Suggests four steps teachers can use to ensure that content area reading instruction enhances content area learning: (1) determine learning objectives, (2) determine needed reading and study skills, (3) accurately diagnose student needs, and (4) select specific skills for teaching at any one time. (FL)

Discusses several problems associated with standardized testing. Proposes possible solutions to these problems, and calls for a new perspective on testing which utilizes informal tests and teacher observations of reading behavior. (MM)