Title: Reading Taught to the Tune of the 'Scientific' Hickory Stick.
Author: Coles, Gerald
Year: 2001
Publication Information: Phi Delta Kappan; v83 n3 p204-12 Nov 2001
ERIC number: EJ637045
Abstract: Critical analysis of recent National Reading Panel report on teaching children to read based on meta-analysis of research on reading instruction. Asserts that because of problems with meta-analysis and interpretation, report's findings should not form sole basis for reading-instruction policy and legislation. Proposes four reading propositions. (Contains 36 references.)
Report number: ISSN-0031-7217
