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Brechtel, Marcia – 1992
The book, designed for teachers of both beginning-level and transitional students of English as a Second Language (ESL), outlines the Guided Language Experience Process (GLEP) model for planning ESL instructional units using the whole language approach. The first section summarizes research that has influenced this model and its implications for…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Difficulty Level
Schwartz, Susan; Pollishuke, Mindy – 1991
This book provides practical implementation strategies for, and a clear outline of, the theory behind the child-centered classroom, a theory which involves an understanding of the concepts of whole language and active learning. It is hoped that teachers will use the ideas in the book to build their own beliefs and understandings, and to develop…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
Fredenburg, Aldene, Ed. – 1995
This resource book, compiled by the Society for Developmental Education (SDE), focuses on the child-centered classroom, providing articles and suggestions for strengthening child-centered education. The seven sections of the book are as follows: (1) "For Discussion," including debates on class size and inclusion; (2) "Readiness/Kindergarten,"…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Design
Silberstein, Sandra, Ed. – 1993
A collection of essays for the 25th anniversary of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) addresses both theory and practice in the field of English-as-a-Second-Language teaching. Articles include: "Internationalism and Our 'Strenuous Family'"; "TESOL at Twenty-Five: What Are the Issues?";…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Contrastive Linguistics
