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Biestman, Margot – 1972
The readings and activities in this competency unit focus the attention of language arts program advisers and primary grade teachers on language instruction/development that is student-centered instead of program-centered. The first section of the unit shows teachers how to clarify their expectations and objectives concerning language instruction…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Language Experience Approach, Language Skills
Bridge, Connie, Comp.; Lemmon, Kay, Comp. – 1979
The purpose of this publication is to provide kindergarten teachers with the rationale, ideas, and activities necessary for implementing an experience-based language/prereading program in their classrooms. The various sections contain a rationale for using language experience activities; suggestions for classroom management of such activities; and…
Descriptors: Language Enrichment, Language Experience Approach, Learning Activities, Prereading Experience
Cook, Barbara; Johnson, Marilyn – 1980
Information is given in this booklet on how to implement a language experience approach to reading readiness instruction in the kindergarten based on the experiences of teachers in the Burrillville Reading Observes Necessary Communication Objectives and Skills (BRONCOS) project, a Right to Read program in Burrillville, Rhode Island. An…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Integrated Activities, Kindergarten, Language Arts
Peer reviewedMelvin, Mary P. – Elementary School Journal, 1979
Discusses the relationship between children's knowledge of their language and the process of reading, along with some implications for teachers. (MP)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Cues, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1982
Teaching techniques, lessons, and activities for teaching English as a second language (ESL) in grades K through 12 are suggested. Cross-cultural suggestions, supportive ethno-pedagogical methods, and ideas for implementing the language experience approach to reading are provided within the framework of an activity-based program and an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Karnes, Merle B.; And Others – 1978
This teaching guide suggests practical ideas for encouraging reading talent in preschool children. It is part of a series of similar guides developed by the RAPYHT Project (Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented) for educating young gifted/talented handicapped children and gifted children with no handicaps. The…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Gifted, Handicapped Children, Instructional Materials
Bishop, David – 1982
Intended to help middle school teachers in all subject areas reeducate themselves to teach reading in the content areas, this booklet offers teacher made and tested techniques for reading, examples on vocabulary development, and discussion of different reading techniques, all designed to help students make a smooth transition from primary grade…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Experiential Learning, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Download full textGittins, Rose, Comp. – 1993
This revised and expanded edition of a handbook is designed for basic skills tutors. Part 1 looks at what literacy involves and why it is important. It examines previous experiences of learning that students may bring and describes a range of styles of provision. Part 2 contains four student profiles, to which the rest of the book makes reference.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills
Reck, Deborah L.; And Others – 1986
This handbook is designed for use by Tacoma Community House volunteer tutors of English as a Second Language (ESL) as a supplement to basic volunteer training. The handbook includes detailed information in areas briefly covered during training and specific instructional ideas and class activities. A section on getting started discusses the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Dialogs (Language)
