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Vento-Zogby, Grace; Tedesco, Mary – Talking Points, 2000
Presents the reflections of two of the many people who had been active in the Catskill Whole Language Council to reflect on the annual Catskill Retrospection and Contemplation Preconference, which preceded the annual Whole Language Conference. Notes the successful formula included singing engaging songs together, welcoming remarks, and inspiring…
Descriptors: Conferences, Faculty Development, Reflective Teaching, Teacher Burnout
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Feathers, Karen M.; Peterson, Michael; Beloin, Kim – Talking Points, 1999
Describes two schools that were moved into inclusive practices. Notes that in the first school, about half of the teachers considered themselves whole language teachers prior to the inclusion project, while in the second school, both whole language and inclusion were new to the teachers. Discusses the features of change in these schools. (SG)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, Phonics
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Feathers, Karen M.; Peterson, Michael; Beloin, Kim – Talking Points, 1999
Serves as a follow up to "Moving toward Inclusive Education: Two Stories" which appeared in the last issue of this journal. Demonstrates, in chart form, the commonalities between inclusive education and whole language. Includes a bibliography of readings in inclusive education and whole language. (SG)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, Phonics
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Goodman, Kenneth S. – Talking Points, 2001
Suggests that whole language is alive and well in Israel, and that like many countries trying to educate multiethnic, multilingual populations, there is a strong interest in whole language as a democratic, innovative pedagogy built on scientific foundations. Notes the Ministry of Education encourages whole language approaches, but the teachers'…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Practices, Educational Trends, Elementary Education