Reading Process and Practice

What are your beliefs about reading?--What does language mean, and why does it matter in the teaching of reading?--How are Words perceived?--How does context aid in word identification?--Why is a word-identification view of reading inappropriate?--How is a socio-pshcholinguistic view of reading relevant to reading instruction?--How does the acquisition of literacy parallel the acquisition of oral language?--How can we implement a whole-language approach?--How can we teach reading in the content areas?-- How can we assess readers' strengths and begin to determine their instructional needs?--How can we help those with reading difficulties?--Coming whole circle.