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Jardine, David W.; Field, James C. – Language Arts, 1996
Looks theoretically at the topic of authenticity, arguing that it is important to get beneath labels and the surface of classroom activities in order to create instruction that is authentic. Uses hermeneutics to examine authenticity as a perspective to help think through important issues. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hermeneutics, Language Arts, Whole Language Approach

Bruneau, Beverly J. – Reading Teacher, 1997
Describes the Literacy Pyramid (based on the United States Department of Agriculture food pyramid), a classification of eight instructional events, which is intended as a framework for teachers to think about the purpose of various instructional formats and about organizing time for language arts instruction. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Development, Language Arts

Scheu, Judith; And Others – Language Arts, 1992
Discusses six professional resources and three classroom resources that can help practitioners decide what they should be doing and what they need to understand to function in a literature-based language arts classroom. (RS)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Program Descriptions

Harste, Jerome C.; Short, Kathy G. – Language Arts, 1996
Presents an in-depth interview with Ken and Yetta Goodman, awarded the second National Council of Teachers of English award for outstanding educator in the language arts. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Higher Education, Interviews, Language Arts

Baker, Linda; Saul, Wendy – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Describes the experiences of teachers (n=7) and science-oriented experts (n=20) involved in the Elementary Science Integration Project designed to promote science as central to cross-curricular studies. Results revealed the influence of teachers' scholarly and pedagogical orientations on the way they think about science-language-arts connections.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Science Education, Science Teachers

Language Arts, 1992
Presents an interview with Carole Edelsky in which she discusses the political issues that affect the day-to-day lives of children and teachers in the language arts classroom; political aspects of whole language; national political issues and literacy; and political actions teachers can take to improve language arts education. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Interviews, Language Arts, Politics of Education

Leland, Christine H.; Harste, Jerome C. – Language Arts, 1994
Discusses what happens when students and teachers are encouraged to use multiple ways of knowing in mediating their experiences with the world. Suggests that a good language arts program expands the communication potential of all learners through the orchestration and use of multiple ways of knowing for purposes of ongoing interpretation and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Elementary Education

Greene, Beth G. – Language Arts, 1993
Presents annotations of 12 books, conference papers, and other materials concerning the reading/writing connection, literature-based reading, and whole language. (RS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Language Arts
Smith, Carl B., Ed. – 1991
This book presents the complete proceedings (written presentations as well as transcriptions of oral presentations and group discussions) of a national symposium on alternative assessment in the language arts. Oral presentation titles are: "Current Issues in Alternative Assessment" (Roger Farr); "Whole Language and Evaluation: Some…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Instructional Improvement
Smith, Carl B., Ed. – 2003
During the 1970s direct phonics instruction was the preferred method of reading instruction. In the 1980s the whole language concept caught on and phonics instruction was considered defunct. In the 1990s the pendulum, in the process of swinging back, was intercepted before it went to the extreme of "all phonics," by a balanced approach…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Literature Reviews
Manning, Maryann; Manning, Gary – Teaching Pre K-8, 1993
Argues that teachers must find ways to create a nurturing environment where feelings of self-worth are fostered and where intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of learning are developed. Contends that reading and writing should be taught in a way that fosters the development of autonomy in children. (MDM)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Reading Instruction

Purcell-Gates, Victoria – Language Arts, 1995
Presents a synthesis of the responses of 13 researchers in the field of language and literacy to the theme of this issue. Discusses the varying perspectives on literature-based instruction, the effect of language empowerment, language knowledge and reading/writing achievement, social context and cognition, and technology and education. Notes the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Reading Achievement

Carroll, Jacquelin H.; And Others – Language Arts, 1993
Reviews six professional books and classroom materials that could support teachers and other educators in making the transition from integrating reading and writing to a synthesis of language arts with other areas of the curriculum. (RS)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Language Arts

Journal of Children's Literature, 1997
Presents annotations of 30 notable children's books in all genres (published in 1996). Includes suggestions of experiences, activities, and related literature for each work of literature. (RS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Raymond, Allen – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Describes a weekly meeting of a collaborative elementary school teacher support group in Ohio. Triangular conferencing, which involves parent-teacher-student and is student-led, is the subject of the meeting. Also describes visits to elementary classrooms where new ways to teach reading and writing are implemented with input from Regie Routman,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Parent Teacher Conferences, Staff Development