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Download full textBrewbaker, James M. – 1993
Discussing the "Whole Language and More '93" meeting, this paper presents a series of helpful how-to's (and some valuable caveats) for those involved in conference planning. The first part of the paper presents a discussion of 10 steps the conference organizer would take again, including: promoting the conference; organizing various…
Descriptors: Conferences, Elementary Education, Meetings, Program Descriptions
Livingston, Carol; Taylor, Nancy – 1992
This paper considers the status and potential of researcher-practitioner collaboration toward higher literacy through a restructured curriculum based on the whole language philosophy. Specifically, it examines the status, contribution, and potential of the dialogue in a whole language topical session on the School Renewal Network, an electronic…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Information Networks, Literature Reviews
Shaver, Judy C.; Wise, Beth S. – 1990
In reflecting on an overview of research on microcomputers in the public schools, a researcher found that early programs were largely based on a programmed instruction model. Computers were primarily used to provide for simple repetition of low-level decoding tasks. The emphasis of whole language literacy is in direct contrast to this approach.…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Early Intervention, Grade 1
Teacher Receptivity to a Multidimensional Training Model: Learning/Teaching Styles and Expectations.
Bass, Angela L. – 1991
The critical aspects of a training model used in a program called Turning Point are described. The program allows teachers to make appropriate paradigm shifts that empower them to analyze their own teaching styles and student expectations in an effort to address their students' learning styles more effectively. The training model makes it possible…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Sainz, JoAnn; Biggins, Catherine M. – 1993
While a college degree is an important economic and social resource for graduating-age students, more and more students are entering colleges and universities without the basic skills necessary to achieve academic success, and a growing number are low-literate or limited English speaking. Community colleges have an important role in ensuring…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Economic Climate, Education Work Relationship
Rorschach, Elizabeth; Tillyer, Anthea; Verdi, Gail – 1992
An experimental English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program at City College (New York) is reported. The federally funded project investigated the effectiveness of an instructional method entitled "Fluency First" and based on whole language theories of learning. It requires large amounts of reading and writing, collaboration with peers,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, College Students, Curriculum Development
