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Bergin, David A.; LaFave, Cheryl – Journal of Literacy Research, 1998
Shows that motivation research is generally compatible with and supportive of the whole language philosophy of instruction. Provides explicit motivational reasons why whole language practices might be effective. Suggests whole language classrooms provide settings where motivation researchers can investigate the success of motivation principles,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Mallak, Joan E. – 1991
A study critically reviews the practices and purposes of the new basal reading series and the whole language philosophy. The study explores the possibility of a comprehensive adoption of either program or a combination of both. Results of the review indicate the desirability of using the whole language philosophy and creating a classroom that is…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation
Huggins, Laura J.; Roos, Marie C. – 1990
There is considerable research evidence to suggest that (1) literature has a positive effect both on reading achievement and attitude toward reading; and (2) the use of a literature-based program is an effective alternative to the traditional basal reading approach. The majority of studies concluded that the literature-based approach produced…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Hudson, Shelly J. – 1998
The grassroots movement of whole language philosophies and their applications continue to be attempted by classroom teachers. However, even though educators have been provided with whole language theoretical foundations formulated through solid research conducted in the past 20 years, application into theory involves much more than traditional…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Stephens, Diane – 1991
This report discusses whole language, portraying it as a philosophy of education with three basic premises: (1) learning in school ought to incorporate what is known about learning outside of school; (2) teachers should base curricular decisions on what is known, they should possess and be driven by a vision of literacy, they should use…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Educational Philosophy
Strech, Lorie L. – 1995
This paper discusses implications of ability grouping in elementary reading instruction according to current research, and how such research can be applied to the classroom practice of "guided reading" within a balanced literacy program. The paper suggests that the "balanced literacy" approach from New Zealand is basically the…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Sargent, John A. – 2002
Whole language reading education is a constructivist view of learning with particular emphasis on the development of literacy. Constructivism asserts that human beings develop concepts through their own intellectual interactions and actions with the world. In whole language reading classrooms acceptance of learners means that the whole language…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Learning Disabilities, Literature Reviews
Hsu, Yuehkuei – 1994
A review of recent literature on the whole language approach to second language teaching focuses on the value of the approach for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learning. It examines research and theory dating back to 1977 on various aspects of the first- and second-language learning environment and process in children. Based on this review,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)

Desjean-Perrotta, Blanche – Young Children, 1996
Discusses how the whole-language process provides an authentic approach to lifelong learning. Includes discussions of Cambourne's conditions for learning; Holdaway's natural learning model; Goodman's miscue analysis research; whole-language theory; the role of teachers, students, and the community in language arts; and the role of the classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods