KVOS Special: The First R
Dr. Donald Durrell, Professor of Education at Boston University and nationally recognized authority on the teaching of reading, is interviewed by Dr. James L. Jarrett, President of Western Washington State College (later Western Washington University). Durrell discusses the best approaches to teaching reading to young children. Topics that are raised include phonics, flashcards, cursive writing, spelling, parental preparation, pronunciation, child psychology, education, educational philosophy, and the importance of elementary school libraries. Emphasis on kindergarten, first grade.
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Creators/Contributors
- KVOS-TV (Television station : Bellingham, Wash.) - Broadcaster open_in_new KVOS-TV (Television station : Bellingham, Wash.)'s website (opens in new tab)
- Durrell, Donald DeWitt, 1903-2001 - Interviewee open_in_new Durrell, Donald DeWitt, 1903-2001's website (opens in new tab)
- Jarrett, James L. (James Louis), 1917-2015 - Interviewer open_in_new Jarrett, James L. (James Louis), 1917-2015's website (opens in new tab)
Collection
collections KVOS Channel 12 Films
Identifier
kvos_special_20_01_s21
Date Issued
November 14th, 1963
Physical location
- WaBeCP
- Western Washington University
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KVOS Channel 12 Film
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