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Peer reviewedMoore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Reading Teacher, 1991
Reviews five professional resource books on whole language instruction and mentions three additional books on the topic. Suggests these books to educators who are interested in obtaining information and support for child-centered instruction. (MG)
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Student Centered Curriculum, Whole Language Approach
Peer reviewedVan Arsdale, Minerva; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1992
Presents reviews by elementary school classroom teachers of books that have had a significant impact on their teaching and the philosophical underpinning for their actions. Includes reviews of four books on literature, literacy, language arts, whole language, the holistic approach, and assessment. (PRA)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Peer reviewedValencia, Sheila W. – Reading Teacher, 1991
Reviews two recent professional publications concerning alternative assessment: "Portfolio Assessment in the Reading-Writing Classroom" and "Assessment and Evaluation in Whole Language Programs." (MG)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
Peer reviewedScheu, Judith; And Others – Language Arts, 1991
Reviews 13 professional materials that explore the uses of expository texts and informational materials designed to be used with elementary and middle school students in the classroom. Discusses a book that provides a whole-language perspective on language learning and teaching. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Language Acquisition
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1993
Describes a variety of software programs appropriate for whole-language learning. The software allows elementary students to make picture books and create posters, banners, greeting cards, puzzles, and minimovies and to do group writing activities. Also included is information on resources and computer reading packages. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Peer reviewedSa, Walter C. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1999
Targeted to a wide audience, this book is a highly readable, nontechnical work without sacrificing the informative value offered by the relevant empirical research. The book is organized into three sections that discuss why it's difficult to learn to read; existing scientific evidence in reading research; and practical solutions, based on the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literacy, Phonics, Reading
Download full textRoos, Marie C. – 1992
Noting that recent developments in computer technology facilitate the integration of media in literacy development, this paper reviews 18 items of courseware designed to promote literacy development within a whole language framework. The reviews are divided into four sections dealing with the following topics: (1) idea processors and the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Desktop Publishing
