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McNeilly, Patricia – Ohio Reading Teacher, 1990
Shares the author's transition from traditional reading instruction to a whole-language approach. Discusses journal writing and dramatization as two effective teaching strategies. (MG)
Descriptors: Dramatics, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
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Dyson, Anne Haas – Reading Teacher, 1990
Considers the metaphors used to reflect on and guide literacy teaching and learning in the early years. Offers a critical examination of scaffolding, currently a very popular metaphor. Argues that this concept alone cannot capture the challenge of responding to the diversity of young children's intentions in literacy activities. Suggests a…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Journal Writing, Kindergarten, Learning Activities
Terry, Robert M., Ed. – 1995
Papers on aspects of second language teaching include: "Cognitive Approaches to Listening Comprehension" (James S. Noblitt); "Popular Music in a Whole Language Approach to Foreign Language Teaching" (Sue Barry, Sidney Pellissier); "Language Maintenance: Bridging the Gaps in Foreign Language Education" (Jean W. LeLoup,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Johns, Kenneth M.; Espinoza, Connie – 1992
This guide, designed for regular classroom teachers in whose mainstream classes language-minority children are enrolled, offers background information and suggestions for helping these students become proficient in English reading and writing and for involving them as resources for global and cultural awareness in majority-language classmates. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communication Problems, Cooperative Learning
Baird, Barbara J. – 1993
This paper describes Project FORWARD, funded by the Texas Education Agency to develop a life skills curriculum for JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) participants. The Project FORWARD curriculum is designed to promote individual self-worth and independence so that participants can achieve self-sufficiency and eliminate dependency on…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Classroom Techniques
Goodman, Ellen, Comp.; Hevia, Mary, Comp. – 1996
This collection of papers on English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) reading and writing instruction includes: "The Use of the Newspaper in Teaching ESL Students" (Andrea Bittman); "Using a Combination of Life Experience Stories and Other Types of Stories To Teach the Writing Process and Build Self Confidence within the ESL Student" (Kathy Brightman);…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Audiotape Recordings, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills