These lessons almost always involve a laboratory experience. The elementary students are enticed by these hands-on activities. This cooperative effort is enhancing the education for all. Dr. Seamster explained that early information indicates that superior results are generated when schools implement procedures validated through educational research. Students are taught reading in small groups.
Instruction is systematic and strategic.
Reading-thinking skills are taught as a hierarchy from simple to complex. Teacher's staff development is centered on solutions to student learning issues. Test-takingpractice comprises only a small part of the reading program. Parents are involved in monitoring home reading practice.