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Green, Connie R. – Reading Horizons, 1997
Explores whether there are unique approaches to early literacy among children reared in a rural Appalachian culture. Describes the reading/writing development of two children--both developed unique styles and approaches to literacy, stemming from home and cultural influences, and a supportive, constructivist, whole language classroom. (PA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Cultural Context
Fipp, Mary E. – Equity and Choice, 1994
Describes implementation of a whole-language approach in a middle school that has a majority of students for whom English is a second language. The transitional English program for sixth graders used high-interest, high-action novels in combination with a writing program and portfolios. (SLD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Grade 6, Language Skills
Lo, Yi-Hsuan Gloria – 2000
This paper explores the whole language approach to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in the context of gender issues. More specifically, this study is focused on teaching ESL to university freshman in Taiwan. The whole language approach is used for two reasons: language can best be learned when it kept as a whole--especially with…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Daise, Leslie – 1994
The whole language approach to reading instruction emphasizes a literature-based program rather than the traditional skills-related approach. The principles and practices of whole language have engendered both educational and political debate for the following reasons: whole language challenges the traditional educational power arrangement, giving…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style