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Shapiro, Holly Rose – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1992
This article challenges two assumptions underlying whole-language philosophy: spoken language is directly comparable to written language, and skilled readers rely on contextual information more than on the printed word. Speech-language professionals are urged to engage in some instructional practices associated with whole language but also…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Intervention, Language Handicaps, Learning Theories
Mambo, Marjorie; Wheatley, Susan – 1992
The pilot project described in this report involved the development of an integrated art and music curriculum model for elementary grades. In this discussion, an example of one integrated unit is described for each of grades one through six. The curriculum units are centered around literary or musical themes that incorporate a variety of…
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
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
Jorgensen, Karen L.; Venable, James W. – 1993
This book details the studio setting of a history workshop in which learners discuss the meaning of artifacts, oral history transcriptions, historical photographs, and other firsthand sources from the past. Teachers facilitate interactions among children and play the role of elders, guiding younger learners as they explore a variety of historical…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, History Instruction
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McKenna, Michael C.; And Others – Educational Researcher, 1990
Replies to Carole Edelsky's response to the authors' article on the schism between proponents of whole language and traditional language arts instruction. Defends the questions posed by the authors' research agenda, and suggests that diverse research methodologies can be employed in tandem to address them. Calls for collaboration among…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Education
Raphael, Taffy E., Ed.; Au, Kathryn H., Ed. – 1998
Making a case for the value of literature-based instruction, this book presents an overview of the extensive knowledge base supporting literature-based approaches to literacy instruction. It notes that literature-based instruction goes beyond simply changing the kinds of texts children read--also required in literature-based instruction are an…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Literacy
Pressley, Michael – 2002
This is a book about effective elementary literacy instruction, intended for the many constituencies who have a need to know about what works to develop readers in elementary school. It suggests that since the initial publication of this book, the research support for balanced literacy instruction has continued to grow. This revised and updated…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
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Cazden, Courtney B. – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1992
Contends that becoming literate involves the socialization of attention. Discusses two modes of socialization, revealing and telling. Concludes that the final evaluation of any language theory is relevance to classroom practice. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction
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Dressman, Mark – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1995
Utilizes the experiences of seven elementary teachers to examine issues and attitudes concerning whole language learning. Although the seven teachers often feel alienated within their own profession, they remain adamant in their commitment. Discusses their conversion to whole language learning and the influence of the New Zealand school. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Higher Education
Blair, David Hunt – 1990
This paper describes an approach to using science activities as a means to teach English in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classroom. It is based on the author's work in Preparing Refugees for Elementary Programs (PREP) at the Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Refugee children from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, ages 6 to 12, attend…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, English (Second Language)
National-Louis Univ., Evanston, IL. – 1995
This document contains 33 papers from a conference on research in adult, continuing, and community education. Representative papers include the following: "Highlander Folk School: A Commune Based on Intellectual Property" (Keith B. Armstrong, Donna J. Martin); "Women, Welfare and Mandated Education: An Analysis of Single Mothers'…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy