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Mullin, Joan A., Ed.; Wallace, Ray, Ed. – 1994
The 15 essays in this book reveal the complexity of teaching writing, with some contributors calling into question the gap between classroom theory and classroom practice as seen through students' and tutors' perspectives. The book analyzes the cornerstone of theory and proposes a reexamination of some taken-for-granted composition practices.…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Discourse Communities, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Weaver, Constance; And Others – 1996
Designed for workshops or college courses focusing on professional development and inservice teacher training, this book presents over 200 reproducibles (including transparencies, brochures, and fact sheets) to help parents and administrators understand how reading and writing flourish in whole language classrooms. The book addresses the need to…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Language Acquisition
Radencich, Marguerite C. – 1995
This practical, up-to-date guide to effectively managing the many facets of a reading/writing program helps elementary and secondary school-based administrators and district supervisors deal with the increasing demands they face daily. From creating a literacy philosophy to developing a multidimensional assessment program, the book touches on…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Controversial Issues (Course Content)

Johns, Kenneth M.; Espinoza, Connie – 1992
This guide, designed for regular classroom teachers in whose mainstream classes language-minority children are enrolled, offers background information and suggestions for helping these students become proficient in English reading and writing and for involving them as resources for global and cultural awareness in majority-language classmates. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communication Problems, Cooperative Learning