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ERIC Number: EJ227747
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-May
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Commentary: An Exchange of Views on IRA and Reading Methods.
Groff, Patrick; And Others
Reading Teacher, v33 n8 p900-03 May 1980
Groff argues against an IRA (International Reading Association) position statement assertion that no single method is the best for teaching reading, claiming that the phonics method results in the greatest reading achievement. The IRA Board of Directors replies that the position statement appropriately reflects the diverse views about reading held by IRA members. (ET)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Phonics, Position Papers, Reading Instruction, Reading Research, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: International Reading Association