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Vocabulary as a Measure of Content Knowledge: Use of Curriculum Based Evaluation in Higher Education
Direct linkCoulter, Gail; Robinson, LeAnne; Lambert, Michael Charles – Reading Improvement, 2019
Curriculum Based Evaluation (CBE) can be utilized as part of a comprehensive programmatic assessment system for preparation of special education teacher candidates. The paper provides an overview of the following: (1) rationale for the use of a curriculum-based assessment system to measure on-going acquisition of specific content knowledge; (2)…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Knowledge Level, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Preservice Teachers
Peer reviewedSimplicio, Joseph S. C. – Reading Improvement, 2003
Explores an innovative teaching methodology designed to improve students' reading abilities. Discusses how this strategy, know as "snap shot linkage," has proven to be effective in combating not only students' inabilities to read and learn, but the anxiety that often accompanies reading activities. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Group Instruction, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedLittle, David C.; Box, Jeanie A. – Reading Improvement, 2002
Describes a program that will provide parents with some knowledge of emergent literacy development and with simple literacy activities in which both parents and children can participate at home to encourage the development of early reading and writing skills. (SG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy, Learning Activities, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedSanderson, Donna R. – Reading Improvement, 2003
Notes that the Title I Program at the Upper Darby School District (located on the western boarder of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) created the T.O.A.S.T. (Title One After School Tutorial) program from the need for extended learning time and opportunities to assist struggling young readers. Concludes that students increased their sight word…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Comprehension, Elementary Education, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedMartin, Sarah H.; Martin, Michael A. – Reading Improvement, 2001
Describes two classroom activities that can be implemented in accordance with the best practices revealed by current research on reading instruction with learning disabled students. Describes what research suggests for promoting comprehension for students with reading difficulties. Describes instructional sequences for two literacy activities,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response
Peer reviewedGutknecht, Bruce; Gutknecht, Constance – Reading Improvement, 2001
Describes two distance education projects linking teacher preparation students and at-risk urban elementary students using distance education technologies. Notes one program enables groups of elementary teachers preparation students to observe and participate in specific teaching/learning sequences, and the other program enables 3rd/4th graders to…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Education, High Risk Students, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedDeMoulin, Donald F. – Reading Improvement, 2001
Suggests that the use of a personalized and rhyming approach makes reading more enjoyable and inviting to children because: (1) the sounds are appealing to the ear; and (2) the combination of personalization and rhyming keeps a child focused and maximizes repetitive readings. Concludes that personalization and rhyming are natural associations that…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Reading Instruction
