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Scales, Alice; Burley, JoAnne – Lifelong Learning, 1988
Demonstrates how Gibb's principles of learning have influenced case study outcomes from a holistic perspective. Presents abstracts of strengths, weaknesses, and instructional strategies from 15 case studies and compiles the information to present an instructor/learner situation. Principles of the holistic approach to teaching adult literacy are…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Holistic Approach, Teaching Methods
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Maria, Katherine – Annals of Dyslexia, 1987
Three holistic approaches to reading comprehension instruction for learning-disabled children are described: text-based instruction, explicit comprehension instruction, and a combined model. Following discussion of each model's strengths, weaknesses, and teaching techniques, the combined model is recommended. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach, Learning Disabilities
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Cangelosi, Andrew – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1982
Proposes confluent education as an effective method for educating the whole student in special education. Describes the process involving changes to the present curriculum, with the most significant variable being the teacher created atmosphere. Concludes that confluent education requires an atmosphere of trust and self-exploration. (JAC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Holistic Approach
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Aikenhead, Glen – Theory into Practice, 1992
Outlines features and characteristics of science-technology-society (STS) science textbooks needed to implement an STS curriculum, noting STS science requires a fundamentally different approach to teaching science. The article refers to an STS science textbook currently being implemented in the tenth grade. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Holistic Approach