[NLA] research: short and sweet

[AWilder106@aol.com]

Colleagues,

In my lunch break I have been reading FOB, August 2001.  I checked 
"generalizability" for the articles.

Hager--application of theory to practice in ABE
Cunningham Florez--using student comments to improve practice
Shaywitz/Shaywitz--the neurobiology of dyslexia
Geertz--use of slingerland derived method in teaching adults
Cuban--women reading for pleasure
Murr--the use of theory/practice, practice theory in an ABE classroom
Alamprese--ABE teachers

As you can see, the articles are written to generalize to 3 different groups: 
 1) all teachers of dyslexic students;  2)  ABE teachers;  3)   ABE teachers 
working     with women.  Hager and Murr use reading theory.  Florez uses 
student opinions.  Shaywitz/Shaywitz use brain scans.   Alamprese uses 
interviews, observations and reading theory.  Cuban uses 
interviews/anecdotes.  Geertz uses the slingerland.

Yup, these categories are quick and dirty, some will disagree, but they show 
what is possible.

I did this fast, but of 7 articles 5 are reflections on direct experience.  I 
think they're terrific.  The authors are right out front and could be 
contacted easily for more information.  I am using their insights in my own 
work.

Andrea

    


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