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On Becoming Teacher Experts: Classroom Teachers Make a Difference.
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Rich, Sharon J. – Language Arts, 1984
Interviews Ralph Peterson of Arizona State University about S.M.I.L.E., a group of teachers taking control of their own learning. The group was formed to Support, Maintain, and Implement Language Experience in teaching. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Experience Approach, Professional Development, Social Support Groups
Reading, Writing, and Language: Young Children Solving the Written Language Puzzle.
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Dyson, Anne Haas – Language Arts, 1982
Reviews literature defining the characteristics of the complex puzzle children encounter moving from oral language to print. Illustrates that, by reading their own writing, children discover the precise connection between reading, writing, and language. (HTH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Language Experience Approach, Learning Processes
Making Connections.
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Goodman, Yetta M. – Language Arts, 1982
Presents examples of young children using written language. Shows teachers and parents what they can learn from children's developing sense of written language. Suggests activities by which parents and teachers can spur child language development. (RL)
Descriptors: Child Language, Early Childhood Education, Language Acquisition, Language Experience Approach
The Big Book Trend--A Discussion with Don Holdaway.
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Park, Barbara – Language Arts, 1982
In an interview with New Zealand instructor and author Don Holdaway, discusses the value of shared reading experiences with very young children. Examines children's early reading strategies and the use of extra large print in reading materials. (HTH)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Language Experience Approach, Large Type Materials