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MacGowan-Gilhooly, Adele – Journal of Basic Writing, 1991
Describes an ESL department's whole language approach to writing and reading, replacing its traditional grammar-based ESL instructional sequence. Reports the positive quantitative and qualitative results of the first three years of using the new approach. (KEH)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Educational Research, English (Second Language)