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Spooner, Patrick – Forum, 2001
Describes a unique language learning activity using the whole language approach in a tertiary level lower advanced reading and speaking course. Following a semester long theme on crime and punishment, students were introduced to an authentic, idiomatic text dealing with a famous murder case in U.S. history. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Higher Education, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction
Download full textChristensen, Lois M.; Dennis, Mary Beth – 1992
The theory and practice of whole language teaching should be integral and simultaneous components of preservice teacher education. A number of instructional strategies and class activities can be used to provide preservice teachers with experiences similar to experiences they will provide to elementary school children. Examples of class activities…
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Collins, Norma; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on extending the basal is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an overview on the topic; the full text of several…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Distance Education
