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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
Download full textAtwell, Margaret, Ed.; Klein, Adria, Ed. – 1990
The paper presented at this conference, the theme of which was "Celebrating Literacy," focused on theories and applications of literature-based education and the use of holistic methods across the curriculum. Following an introduction by the editors, the book contains the following 12 papers: "Windows and Mirrors: Children's Books…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedMyers, John W; Hilliard, Robert D. – Childhood Education, 1997
Discusses the advantages of using a holistic language approach, its relationship to middle school theory, and guidelines for its implementation. Suggests that holistic language literacy approaches hold great promise for the middle grades. By integrating language skills and using real literature and authentic activities focused on students'…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy
Ladestro, Debra – Teacher Magazine, 1991
Describes middle and high schools in Upper Arlington (Ohio) that use the whole-language approach to teaching and learning. The schools emphasize student-centered education, cooperative learning, and student involvement in decision making. The curriculum is fully integrated, with writing used as a learning tool in all subject areas. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, High Schools
