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Maurer, Caroline – Language Arts, 2010
Literacy centers are widely used by teachers seen as being effective in promoting literacy (Pressley, Rankin, & Yokoi, 2000); yet little research has been completed on how or why they are effective. Based on the social cultural constructivist theory posited by Vygotsky (1978), and research theories of Dyson (1993), the peer dialogue at the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Academic Standards, Literacy, Teaching Methods
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Partridge, Margaret – Language Arts, 1976
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Usage, North American English, Speech Habits
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Sheldon, William D.; And Others – Language Arts, 1976
Comments on 114 studies in such areas as language, oral communication, written communication, pre-first grade programs, and beginning reading instruction. (DD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Language, Educational Research, Elementary Education
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Downing, John – Language Arts, 1976
Describes the difficulties children face in learning the special language used to talk about reading and its relation to speech. (DD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Experience Approach, Reading Development, Reading Processes