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Glavach, Matthew; Pribyl, Warren – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2018
The study presents a reading intervention for children having a variety of reading deficits. For this study it was found that most of the children had not responded positively to phonics instruction. Based on brain imaging studies, it has been shown that there are positive changes in the left brains of readers with dyslexia who receive phonemic…
Descriptors: Whole Language Approach, Reading Instruction, Language Rhythm, Phonics
Schwarzer, David, Ed.; Petron, Mary, Ed.; Luke, Christopher, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2011
"Research Informing Practice--Practice Informing Research: Innovative Teaching Methodologies for World Language Educators" is an edited volume that focuses on innovative, nontraditional methods of teaching and learning world languages. Using teacher-research projects, each author in the volume guides readers through their own personal…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Theory Practice Relationship, Classroom Research, Teaching Methods
Huggins, Laura J.; Roos, Marie C. – 1990
There is considerable research evidence to suggest that (1) literature has a positive effect both on reading achievement and attitude toward reading; and (2) the use of a literature-based program is an effective alternative to the traditional basal reading approach. The majority of studies concluded that the literature-based approach produced…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Flack, Jerry – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Discusses the importance of using letter writing to promote whole-language learning. Suggests ideas and actions, and provides examples of children's literature that uses the letter format, to weave letters and letter writing into the whole-language curriculum. (BAC)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Letters (Correspondence), Teaching Methods
Henney, Maribeth – 1990
With the current emphasis on whole language, the use of children's literature as the basis for reading instruction is widespread. Theme units have been suggested as one way to provide stimulating opportunities for children to explore and learn. Whole language based literature theme units emphasize process more than product. Units are designed to…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Instructional Innovation
Manning, Maryann; Manning, Gary – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Addresses criticism leveled at classrooms that do not use basals or English textbooks by providing justification for use of children's literature and newspapers as sound instructional materials in a comprehensive reading program. (HTH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Criticism, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Giddings, Louise R. – 1990
An analysis of the literature helps bring greater clarity to educators concerning the theory and practice of literature-based instruction. There are two common threads in all the interpretations of literature-based instruction: (1) the use of literature as the primary material for reading instruction; and (2) the elimination of the structural…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Psychology, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation
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Hafer, Jan; And Others – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1991
A book-centered, whole-language approach to literacy education is proposed for young children with hearing impairments. Through the context and vocabulary of a selected book, children work on gross and fine motor skills, language, speech, audition, writing, cognitive skills, and social skills. Two sample lesson plans are described. (JDD)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Hearing Impairments, Integrated Activities, Lesson Plans
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Mandlebaum, Linda Higbee; And Others – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1994
This article discusses the advantages of using literature in language instruction with special needs students, outlines a process for developing instructional activities, suggests 19 specific books and related learning objectives and activities, and provides a lesson plan that illustrates the incorporation of direct instruction in a whole-language…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Tunnell, Michael O.; Ammon, Richard – 1993
This collection of writings by trade book authors, public school teachers, and college-faculty offers support for using children's literature in history education. Divided into three parts, the Introduction asks "Why Teach History to the Young?" (Terrie L. Epstein). Part 1, "The Creative Process," addresses the process of writing and illustrating…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education
Brooks, Ellen J. – 1996
Giving teachers who are developing a literature-based program a place to start, this book provides a range of techniques, ideas, and strategies for the classroom. The book is intended for all teachers and parents interested in the role that literature can play in learning to read. The book addresses three main topics: the power of literature in…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy
Lehman, Barbara A.; And Others – 1990
This study investigated three questions regarding: (1) teachers' views about the role of children's literature in the reading program; (2) how teachers implement literature-based reading programs in their classrooms; and (3) the congruence between teacher perceptions and teacher practice regarding literature-based reading instruction. Subjects,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Questionnaires
Ghosn, Irma K. – Forum, 1997
Describes one teacher's experience in using the whole-language approach to teach English as a second language to kindergartners in Lebanon.(Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Kindergarten
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Townsend, Jinny – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1996
A teacher of elementary deaf students describes the value of using "big books," which allow groups of students to share text and pictures, as an effective learning resource both for deaf students and for older students with learning disabilities. Seventeen big books in such areas as multicultural education, science and industry,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education
Manning, Gary; And Others – 1990
The basic assumption of this book is that reading and writing in school should be natural and enjoyable for children, and its ideas are based on the Piagetian theory that knowledge is constructed by each individual and the psycholinguistic view that learning takes place best when viewed as holistic and when instructional materials for children are…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Intermediate Grades
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