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Peer reviewedHeath, Shirley Brice – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
The article discusses cultural variation in narrative genres, use, and learning. The ethnocentricity of many current approaches to the study of narratives is pointed out. Four universal types of narrative are identified (recounts, eventcasts, accounts, and stories). Teachers should not assume a common cultural background in children's access to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Differences, Multicultural Education, Narration
Peer reviewedVan Dongen, Richard; Westby, Carol E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
High quality children's literature should be used to facilitate language-learning-disabled children's narrative abilities in the areas of structure, content, values, and aesthetic appreciation. Using the macrostructure of the story can lead to the exploration of feelings and values in real or imagined situations. (DB)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Educational Methods
Peer reviewedYoshinaga-Itano, Christine; Downey, Doris M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
The difficulties hearing impaired students experience in acquiring the conceptual information underlying narratives is discussed in terms of schemata development and the role of incidental learning. Principles for teaching concepts and labels, elaborating the schema, using questions to fill in conceptual gaps, and using imaginary play and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Hearing Impairments
