Volume 17, Number 2 (April 1991)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Volume 17, Number 2 (April 1991). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1991 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

World declaration on education for all: Meeting basic learning needs ^*, by World Conference on Education for All

Preamble

Education for all: The purpose

Article 1. Meeting basic learning needs

Education for all: An expanded vision and a renewed commitment

Article 2. Shaping the vision

Article 3. Universalizing access and promoting equity

Article 4. Focusing on learning acquisition

Article 5. Broadening the means and scope of basic education

Article 6. Enhancing the environment for learning

Article 7. Strengthening partnerships

Education for all: The requirements

Article 8. Developing a supporting policy context

Article 9. Mobilizing resources

Article 10. Strengthening internal solidarity

Conclusion

Promoting vernacular literature ^*, by Barbara Jean Dawson

1. Introduction

2. Appropriate domains for vernacular literature

3. Reading level

3.1.

3.2. Management of texts for readability

4. The conceptual level of the readers

Methodology concerns, by Julia R. Van Dyken

Back Matter

References

Taking into consideration cultural learning styles, by Riena W. Kondo

1. Introduction

2. Guahibo learning styles

3. Method for teaching grammar

4. Method for teaching inductive study procedures

5. Conclusions

Back Matter

References

“Spalding works for Kera, too”, by Marian Hungerford

1. Introduction

2. What is the Spalding “Writing road to reading?”

3. The Spalding method adapted to Kera

3.1. Background

3.2. Introducing new phonograms (letters)

3.3. The syllable

3.4. Attack skills

3.5. Classroom reading of good literature

4. In summary

Back Matter

References

Development of a written style among newly literate people ^*, by Todd Poulter

Back Matter

References

Reading campaign, April 1990, by Marjorie Kalstrom and J. Austin

Management of texts for readability, by Doris Porter

1. Introduction

2. Factors which affect readability

A. Major physical factors

B. Major textual factors

3. Summary