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Aufmann, Amy K.; Wham, Mary Ann – 1991
Serving as a guide for teachers interested in implementing a whole language philosophy within their classrooms and as a resource for teachers who have whole language classrooms, this annotated bibliography presents thorough annotations of 12 selected texts published between 1979 and 1992 encouragement and support for the whole language philosophy.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Childrens Literature
McCarthy, William G., Ed.; And Others – 1989
The purpose of this booklet is to disseminate theoretical ideas and practical strategies concerning whole language so that learning for children and practice for teaching may be enlightened and improved. Chapters include: "Whole Language Learning" (William McCarthy and Alicia Sutton); "Planning the Program and Organizing the Classroom" (Marilyn…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education

Sauder, Carol R. – Volta Review, 1995
A teacher of preschool and kindergarten students with hearing impairments recounts her increasing use of whole language, process-oriented teaching methods. Considers the teacher's new role, the classroom environment, use of thematic units, emergent reading, emergent writing, and evaluation. (DB)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Emergent Literacy
Baltas, Joyce, Ed.; Shafer, Susan, Ed. – 1996
Suggesting the need for a balance between literature and intentional skills instruction, this book provides K-2 teachers and administrators with a theoretical base for creating a balanced reading program and gives educators a chance to step into actual classrooms where teachers have successfully implemented effective programs. Each chapter in the…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Family School Relationship
Leu, Donald J.; Kinzer, Charles K. – 1995
Developed as the basic text for preservice teachers in an elementary reading methods course, this book aims to develop insightful teachers empowered to make logical reflective decisions about reading instruction. The book is an integrative text, based on the assumption that effective teachers of reading must understand both what to do during…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Decoding (Reading)