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Moen, Christine Boardman – 1991
This book employs a whole language-critical thinking approach to teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking using Caldecott books (with their story-enhancing illustrations) as the literature base. The book uses 15 Caldecott books to model specific instructional strategies, critical thinking strategies, and extended language…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
Cordeiro, Pat, Ed.; And Others – 1995
Exploring what it means for teachers to generate curriculum with their students and to share the responsibility and joys of deciding what and how students learn, this book describes teachers' own experiences in generating curriculum that integrates social studies, literacy, and whole language. The book presents practical ideas that teachers across…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Tunnell, Michael O.; Ammon, Richard – 1993
This collection of writings by trade book authors, public school teachers, and college-faculty offers support for using children's literature in history education. Divided into three parts, the Introduction asks "Why Teach History to the Young?" (Terrie L. Epstein). Part 1, "The Creative Process," addresses the process of writing and illustrating…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
Koepke, Mary – Teacher Magazine, 1991
Describes experiences of a fifth grade teacher who converted her classroom to a whole language teaching and learning environment. In her child-centered classroom, she emphasizes student empowerment and decision making, cooperative learning, and flexibility. Her top priority is for students to participate and learn critical thinking and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Ladestro, Debra – Teacher Magazine, 1991
Describes middle and high schools in Upper Arlington (Ohio) that use the whole-language approach to teaching and learning. The schools emphasize student-centered education, cooperative learning, and student involvement in decision making. The curriculum is fully integrated, with writing used as a learning tool in all subject areas. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, High Schools
Lyman, Lawrence; And Others – 1993
This book provides practicing educators with strategies for the successful implementation of cooperative learning in the classroom. Chapter 1 discusses the components of cooperative learning and how this practice meets the needs of students. Chapter 2 explains the process of restructuring the classroom into a cooperative environment. An 11-step…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning