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Peer reviewedHeymsfield, Carla R. – Educational Leadership, 1989
Because both whole language and traditional skill-based instruction have strengths, educators should use a combined approach that includes direct instruction in phonics and reading comprehension skills along with whole language instruction. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Language Arts, Language Experience Approach
