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James, Michael – Academic Therapy, 1986
An approach to spelling instruction allows students to select spelling words as part of a whole-language, language experience writing program. Guidelines for implementing such a program are offered. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Experience Approach, Learning Disabilities, Spelling Instruction
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Wenger, R. Neill – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
Language activities based on connectivity, or social links between people and their experiences, can create a sense of history and belonging in a classroom community and can establish the foundation for educational curriculum. Levels of connectivity and their impact on educational curriculum are examined through a classroom example of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Hollingsworth, Paul M.; Reutzel, D. Ray – Academic Therapy, 1988
Use of the whole language theory can improve the reading and writing of the language-learning disabled. This paper describes resource room characteristics necessary to create a whole language-learning environment and outlines instructional practices consistent with whole language theory, such as reading aloud, language experience approach,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Experience Approach, Learning Disabilities
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Kaderavek, Joan N.; Mandlebaum, Linda Higbee – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1993
This article explores ways to enhance oral discussions to increase the written language abilities of students with learning disabilities. It discusses oral and written language differences, and offers specific strategies for improving oral narrative skills within the Language Experience Approach (LEA), such as using semantic maps and teaching…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Language Experience Approach
Douglass, Malcolm P., Ed. – 1983
The continuing theme of these conferences is: "Reading, the Process of Creating Meaning for Sensed Stimuli." The special theme of this 1983 anniversary conference is: "Reading Reading: 50th Anniversary Perspectives." The proceedings in this yearbook reflect the retrospective and prospective emphasis of the special theme.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Reading, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education