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Morton, Johnnye L. – 1991
Based on questions asked by teachers in classes, workshops, and conference sessions, this paper provides brief answers to eight of the most frequently asked questions about portfolio assessment. The questions answered in the paper are: (1) What is a portfolio?; (2) What should be put in the portfolio?; (3) How much should be put in the portfolio?;…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Informal Assessment, Literacy, Portfolios (Background Materials)
Flurkey, Alan D., Ed.; Meyer, Richard J., Ed. – 1994
Originally presented at the second annual Whole Language Umbrella Conference, the 18 essays in this book address the three related themes of identity, responsibility, and practice. The essays in the book discuss how whole language is defined, and how its practitioners come to define themselves; how whole language teachers act upon their identities…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Literacy, Multicultural Education
WGBH-TV, Boston, MA. – 2001
"Between the Lions" is an award-winning PBS television series based on a comprehensive literacy curriculum that combines phonics and whole language. This guide has been created to help first grade teachers use "Between the Lions" in their classrooms to enhance their reading lessons. The guide is filled with engaging activities,…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Curriculum Enrichment, Grade 1, Learning Activities
McCord, Sue – 1995
Emphasizing the significance and delight of using storybooks as a means of entering the world of children, this book looks at the relationship between play and child development, the use of stories to foster genuine human relationships, and the creation of meaningful environments, curriculum, and materials derived from the themes and concepts…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Emergent Literacy, Literacy, Parent Participation
Bouffler, Chrystine, Ed. – 1992
Recognizing that increasing pressure for greater accountability has accompanied recent economic changes, this book presents 11 articles on literacy evaluation and assessment. They are: (1) "Evaluation: A Political Issue" (Wendy Crebbin); (2) "Understanding Evaluation" (Kaye Lowe and Bill Bintz); (3) "A Difficult Balance:…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Literacy
Smith, Carl B., Comp. – 1994
This book presents a debate between "reasonable" educators who either claim that there is evidence for the effectiveness of whole language, or who challenge the claim that whole language works across the broad spectrum of learners. The book presents the debate in the form of formal debate resolutions, opening "statements,"…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Debate, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Weaver, Constance, Ed. – 1998
This collection reflects the stance that a truly balanced approach to reading instruction will focus not only on reading but on literacy; integrate language and literacy across disciplines; attend to reading, writing, and other skills and strategies in context; and reflect a coherent integration of as broad a research base as possible. Following a…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Literacy
Boran, Sibel, Ed.; Comber, Barbara, Ed. – 2001
This book, part of the Whole Language Umbrella Series, offers a critical reexamination of "inquiry" and "whole language" as tools for rethinking literacy, schooling, and humanistic citizenship in the complexities of today's multicultural world. The essays in the book explore the political implications of literacy theories and…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Literacy
Cordeiro, Pat, Ed.; And Others – 1995
Exploring what it means for teachers to generate curriculum with their students and to share the responsibility and joys of deciding what and how students learn, this book describes teachers' own experiences in generating curriculum that integrates social studies, literacy, and whole language. The book presents practical ideas that teachers across…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Gursky, Daniel – Teacher Magazine, 1991
Examines the philosophy of the whole-language approach to teaching and learning. Whole language stresses that language should remain whole and uncontrived and children should use it in ways that relate to their own lives. Answers are not as important as learning processes in the whole-language approach. (SM)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cognitive Style, Educational Change, Elementary Education
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Dolman, David – American Annals of the Deaf, 1992
This article examines the relevance of whole-language instruction with deaf children and concludes that, although this approach has many values, deaf children often need a more direct approach to acquire English literacy. Educators of the deaf are urged to be wary of adopting general education methods without careful evaluation with deaf students.…
Descriptors: Deafness, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
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James, Giovanna; Milligan, Jerry L. – LD Forum, 1995
Fourteen holistic, meaning-based reading and writing activities appropriate for students with learning disabilities are described, along with the theoretical background of the paradigm. As children experiment, approximate, and discover language naturally and socially, their immersion in authentic spoken and written language facilitates learning to…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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McKenna, Michael C.; And Others – Educational Researcher, 1990
Replies to Carole Edelsky's response to the authors' article on the schism between proponents of whole language and traditional language arts instruction. Defends the questions posed by the authors' research agenda, and suggests that diverse research methodologies can be employed in tandem to address them. Calls for collaboration among…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Education
Schulz, Elizabeth – Teacher Magazine, 1991
Describes the experiences of first grade teachers who use the whole-language approach to teaching and learning. Learning involves students participating in activities they find meaningful and sharing knowledge with their peers. Students must exercise initiative in learning, and they are responsible for making choices. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Excellence in Education, Grade 1, Learning Strategies
Robinson, Richard D., Ed.; And Others – 1996
Developed with practicing teachers in mind, this book presents reprints of 22 articles and excerpts from longer works that deal with the most significant trends and issues facing literacy educators--whole language, phonics, literacy materials, emergent literacy, spelling, assessment, content literacy, vocabulary instruction, national standards,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy
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