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Turbill, Jan, Ed.; Cambourne, Brian, Ed. – 1998
Noting that most educators would agree that whole language no longer looks the same, this book collects eight articles written by whole language advocates and practitioners from New Zealand, Australia, and the United States that focus on the changes, growth, and development that have occurred in whole language both in philosophy and practice. They…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
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Schleper, David R. – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1993
This review of research on the use of whole language with students with hearing impairments identifies recurring themes, such as whole language is effective for students from a variety of backgrounds and age levels, and literacy development of deaf students exposed to a literate environment parallels that of hearing students. (JDD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Acquisition
Ezell, Jeanne R. – 1990
Within the field of composition, classical rhetoric was re-discovered in the early 1960s; that interest has been for the most part confined to the first three of the five parts of classical rhetoric--invention, arrangement, and style--with memory and delivery being ignored or, at least, neglected. Recent interest in "the speaking-writing…
Descriptors: Discussion, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Processes
Witucki, Rose M. – 1999
With the introduction of the "whole language" approach to literacy and an emphasis on "across the curriculum" learning, the effective instruction of writing has taken on an added importance during the past two decades in California. Recent public demands for a "back to basics" school curriculum where the mastering of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Arts, Literature Reviews
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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
DeGroff, Linda – 1989
It is argued that if whole language teachers are to use computers in their reading and writing programs, they will need both software and strategies for using computers that are consistent with their beliefs and goals. For whole language teachers, as for other good teachers, it is the teacher's beliefs about curriculum and instruction rather than…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning
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Graham, Steve; Harris, Karen R. – Journal of Special Education, 1994
This paper examines whole language and process approaches to writing instruction, outlining their benefits (frequent and meaningful writing, support of self-regulated learning, and emphasis on the integrative nature of learning in literacy development) and weaknesses (overreliance on incidental learning and lack of emphasis on the mechanics of…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy Education, Special Needs Students
Anderson, Richard C. – 1994
Providing a context for discussion rather than an insider's point of view, this report discusses the current state of reading research. The report reviews differing visions of educational reform of reading instruction espoused by supporters of phonics and by supporters of the whole language approach. The report then proposes four criteria for use…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Kretschmer, Robert E. – 1989
This discussion examines the reading and writing processes of persons with hearing impairments, particularly those leaving school and in transition from school to work. The reading/writing act is viewed from three perspectives: (1) cognitive science or information processing; (2) text organization and its functions; and (3) the processes whereby…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences, Hearing Impairments
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Daniels, Harvey; Zemelman, Steve; Bizar, Marilyn – Educational Leadership, 1999
"Decodable text" devotees say phonics is scientifically superior to the whole-language approach, which supposedly lacks research validation. However, 60 years of research supports holistic, literature-based approaches to literacy. Whole-language instruction is further validated by research on independent reading, cooperative learning, Reading…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cooperative Learning, Decoding (Reading), Educational History
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
Ferrara, Judith M. – 1990
This bibliographic essay and research review investigates four areas: (1) the characteristics of elementary writing instruction prior to the 80s; (2) the factors which changed writing instruction in the 80s; (3) the characteristics of elementary writing instruction in the 80s: and (4) the place of elementary and pre/in-service textbooks in the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
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Desjean-Perrotta, Blanche – Young Children, 1996
Discusses how the whole-language process provides an authentic approach to lifelong learning. Includes discussions of Cambourne's conditions for learning; Holdaway's natural learning model; Goodman's miscue analysis research; whole-language theory; the role of teachers, students, and the community in language arts; and the role of the classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Askov, Eunice N.; And Others – 1989
This paper looks at computer technology's current and potential role in developing literacy in hearing impaired (HI) adults. First, the paper considers findings of adult literacy research including the national impact of illiteracy, functional literacy, communication and thinking skills, the whole language approach, the process approach to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, American Sign Language, Computer Assisted Instruction