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Download full textFlurkey, Alan D., Ed.; Meyer, Richard J., Ed. – 1994
Originally presented at the second annual Whole Language Umbrella Conference, the 18 essays in this book address the three related themes of identity, responsibility, and practice. The essays in the book discuss how whole language is defined, and how its practitioners come to define themselves; how whole language teachers act upon their identities…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Literacy, Multicultural Education
Bouffler, Chrystine, Ed. – 1992
Recognizing that increasing pressure for greater accountability has accompanied recent economic changes, this book presents 11 articles on literacy evaluation and assessment. They are: (1) "Evaluation: A Political Issue" (Wendy Crebbin); (2) "Understanding Evaluation" (Kaye Lowe and Bill Bintz); (3) "A Difficult Balance:…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Literacy
De Carlo, Julia E. – 1995
Written to focus attention on the emerging philosophy and practice of whole language, this book serves as a "portfolio" for the graduate or undergraduate student who is interested in pursuing ideas, considering issues, and thinking about problems related to whole language. The 48 selected articles from 24 major education journals presented in the…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Definitions, Elementary Education
Rasinski, Timothy V., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This 1991 yearbook contains five sections: (1) Knowing about College and Adult Literacy; (2) Knowing about Home and Community Literacy; (3) Knowing about Literacy Instruction; (4) Knowing about Teacher Education in Literacy; (5) and Knowing about Teacher Education in the Content Areas. The following articles are included: "Program Evaluation:…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Literacy
Almasi, Janice F., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This Yearbook begins with a foreword by Janice F. Almasi that outlines some of the steps that the state of Maryland is taking as a leader in literacy education and literacy assessment, and the eight articles in this edition reflect many of these steps. The articles are: "Three Dialogues about Reading Engagement" (John T. Guthrie);…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Performance Based Assessment
Froese, Victor, Ed. – 1996
Intended as a text for prospective primary through middle-school teachers in their professional year of training or for experienced teachers taking in-serivce courses, this book offers practical information, suggested activities, and theoretical background to help teachers learn how to structure, plan, and execute a whole-language program.…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education
Collins, Norma; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on extending the basal is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an overview on the topic; the full text of several…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Distance Education
