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Moats, Louisa Cook – American Educator, 1995
Reports on a survey of experienced teachers to assess their knowledge of the structure of spoken and written language. Results reveal pervasive conceptual weaknesses in the very skills needed for direct, language-focused reading instruction. The importance of specific linguistic knowledge for instruction is illustrated, and policy changes for…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Instructional Improvement, Reading Instruction
