Spelling, Learning and Instruction, 1978

(1978) Spelling, Learning and Instruction, 1978. Education, Department of

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Abstract

Within the past three decades there have been two major changes that have enjoyed considerable impact on public school education. First, during the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's a national effort was directed toward reorganization and consolidation of American public schools. This movement had almost immediate effect upon the improvement of public education in America. Second, the passage of national legislation in the form of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act led to immediate development of literally thousands of techniques, approaches, and procedures for educating youth. As a result teachers have been engulfed in a materials landslide. In the process of relating to an abundance, and possibly overabundance, of educational materials the present day educator runs the risk of neglecting the very foundation of excellent education--the scientific basis supporting practice.