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Shanklin, Nancy L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1991
This paper describes development of the whole language movement and the writing-process movement. It outlines 10 principles shared by both movements, such as the role of prediction, function before form, and integrated use of cuing systems. Implications for language specialists working with language-disordered students are addressed. (JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Handicaps
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Light, Janice; McNaughton, David – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This review examines the research on literacy expectations and priorities for students using augmentative and alternative communication systems as well as for students without disabilities. It discusses implications of research findings for education and clinical practice, such as integrating literacy instruction with other activities, fostering…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Educational Methods, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
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Westby, Carol E.; Costlow, Linda – Topics in Language Disorders, 1991
A program for language learning-disabled students is described that uses a whole language philosophy to structure contexts that develop students' pragmatic, semantic, syntactic, graphophonemic, and metacognitive abilities underlying speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This paper describes the program environment, children, thematic…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Handicaps, Listening Skills, Literacy Education
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Koppenhaver, David A.; Yoder, David E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This article considers classroom instruction in reading and writing for children with severe speech and physical impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy). A model of classroom instruction (involving teacher characteristics, context, process, and product) is offered, effective instructional strategies are identified, and recommendations are made to…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement