The effects of an expanded Language Experience Approach (LEA) on language processing skills were explored through experiments conducted with kindergartners. Results suggest that an LEA expanded to include systematic instruction in subskill areas (sound/symbol relationships, visual and auditory discrimination, use of context clues) will be more…

Notes that reading and writing can accelerate speech and language growth for nonvocal individuals. Proposes the language experience approach as an effective instructional technique for use with such individuals. (FL)

Using a 16-year-old deaf male as an example, shows how language-handicapped students can benefit from the language experience approach when their dictation is modified toward standard written English. (FL)

Article describes ways to help children learn how to give and take directions and improve their language skills at the same time. (GB)

A review of the research stresses the importance of language skills to beginning reading. (JH)

The readings and activities in this competency unit focus the attention of language arts program advisers and primary grade teachers on language instruction/development that is student-centered instead of program-centered. The first section of the unit shows teachers how to clarify their expectations and objectives concerning language instruction…

The Language Experience Approach (LEA) to teaching reading in English as a second language is described. LEA uses the student's own experiences, vocabulary, and language patterns to create texts for reading instruction. Three stages are defined for assessing learners' levels of language use. The LEA instructional procedures are designed to be…

The primary focus of this paper is on black children and the relationship between their productive and receptive language competencies. The solutions which have been proposed to solve the dilemma of black pupils' poor reading achievement are discussed. It is noted that none of the proposed solutions has the unqualified support provided by a mass…

An experience approach to composition for intermediate or better students is detailed. It utilizes students' own interests and knowledge, prepares them for writing, makes transitions from oral to written English and encourages individual purposes in writing. Weaknesses of controlled composition are mentioned. (SCC)

Increasingly, music teachers are being asked to join forces with their fellow teachers to devise interdisciplinary approaches to learning. Presented are suggestions for using music to teach basic listening and language skills at the preschool and early elementary levels. (Author/RK)

Presents a series of teaching ideas that use language experience stories produced by children to foster their expressive language abilities. (FL)