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Hanson, Richard; And Others – Journal of the Wisconsin State Reading Association, 1991
Outlines four ways in which reading and writing are related. Identifies eight actions teachers should take to enhance literary development in their classrooms. Suggests two initiatives that teachers might take to enhance literacy in homes, schools, and communities. (PRA)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Teachers, Reading Writing Relationship
Partridge, Susan – 1991
There is much more to a learning disabled (LD) child's successful learning than part-to-whole or whole-to-part instruction. Among the many factors to be considered are his/her learning style, interests, abilities, aptitudes, health, and parental support. Instructional programs for learning disabled children should be based on the students'…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Characteristics, Instructional Effectiveness
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Bloomington, IN. – 1991
This ERIC/RCS Special Collection contains seven ERIC Digests (brief syntheses of the research on a specific topic in contemporary education) and eight FAST Bibs (Focused Access to Selected Topics--annotated bibliographies with selected entries from the ERIC database), providing up-to-date information in an accessible format. The collection focuses…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Creative Art, Elementary Secondary Education
Essex, Christopher, Comp.; Chao, Han-Hua, Comp. – 1996
One of a series of educational packages designed for implementation either in a workshop atmosphere or through individual study, this Hot Topic guide presents a variety of materials to assist educators in designing and implementing classroom projects and activities centering on the topic of integrating the language arts. The Hot Topic guide…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Chao, Han-Hua, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on integrating the language arts is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedBone, Alan; Busekist, Sarah – English Journal, 1996
Sets up a contrast between the traditional pedagogical practices in secondary school and in whole language practices of elementary schools. Maintains that the level of interest and involvement being so much greater in elementary school argues strongly for reform in secondary schools. (TB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Reader Response, Reading Writing Relationship
Watson, Dorothy J. – 1990
Whole language has to do with beliefs about language and learners that lead to beliefs about curriculum and instructional procedures. The term emerged as a label for the way language is thought to be learned: as a cohesive organization of systems working together as one--as a whole. The term whole language also refers to the learner as being…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
Goodman, Kenneth S., Ed.; And Others – 1989
Intended for teachers from kindergarten through adult education and for administrators, this book demonstrates how teachers have created environments that facilitate whole language evaluation. Articles in the book discuss strategies used in evaluating students' growth across many curricular areas, including reading, writing, and second language…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Alternative Assessment, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Su, Ya-Chen – 2003
In recent years, the rate of Chinese immigrants to the United States has been increasing. Chinese parents desire that their Chinese-American children learn Chinese as a second language. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects on four American-born Chinese children when the researcher, as an instructor, employed whole language…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Chinese, Chinese Americans, Elementary Secondary Education
Feick, Terry; And Others – 1989
Children from rural backgrounds often struggle with the unfamiliar language and settings in basal reader selections, but the rich knowledge and experience that a rural child brings to the classroom is rarely reflected there. These papers describe a literature based program developed in the Washington Court House City Schools (Ohio) to teach…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum, Grammar, Holistic Approach
Bertrand, John E., Ed.; Stice, Carole F., Ed. – 1995
Many young students are not finishing high school and even fewer are entering college. This book demonstrates how some teachers have created classrooms that work for children at risk. They use an integrated, inquiry-driven curriculum to create holistic, language- and literature-based classrooms. Chapter 1 describes the nature of being at risk for…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
King, Caryn M., Comp.; Bean, Rita M., Comp. – 1990
This conference proceedings document contains 18 papers focusing on ideas and strategies for effective literacy instruction. Following opening remarks by Rita M. Bean, are four keynote addresses: "Toward Uncommon Sense Literacy Learning; Integrating Reading and Writing" (John Mayher); "Literacy Learning in At-Risk First…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Clark, Jack M. – 1992
This booklet provides strategies for implementing whole-language reading and writing in classroom and tutorial settings for at-risk learners, with a focus on migrant students. The whole-language approach integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking into language arts, social studies, science, and other content areas. Within an environment…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), High Risk Students, Instructional Materials
Padak, Nancy D., Ed.; Rasinski, Timothy V., Ed.; Peck, Jacqueline K., Ed.; Church, Brenda Weible, Ed.; Fawcett, Gay, Ed.; Hendershot, Judith M., Ed.; Henry, Justina M., Ed.; Moss, Barbara G., Ed.; Pryor, Elizabeth, Ed.; Roskos, Kathleen A., Ed.; Baumann, James F., Ed.; Dillon, Deborah R., Ed.; Hopkins, Carol J., Ed.; Humphrey, Jack W., Ed.; O'Brien, David G., Ed. – 2000
Drawing from the popular "Distinguished Educator" series of articles in the journal "The Reading Teacher," this book presents 33 essays by respected scholars in nearly every field of reading research and instruction. In addition to the original articles, almost all featured educators have included a professional biography written especially for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Literacy, Reading Achievement
Radencich, Marguerite C. – 1995
This practical, up-to-date guide to effectively managing the many facets of a reading/writing program helps elementary and secondary school-based administrators and district supervisors deal with the increasing demands they face daily. From creating a literacy philosophy to developing a multidimensional assessment program, the book touches on…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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