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Peer reviewedFreeman, David E.; And Others – New Advocate, 1993
Examines factors that caused resistance to California's recently mandated approach to reading and language arts instruction that focuses on authentic literacy experiences. Discusses pressures from teachers, administrators, and parents; shifts in student population; and testing. Presents illustrative scenarios from California schools. Suggests ways…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Language Arts, Politics of Education
Peer reviewedFreeman, David E.; Freeman, Yvonne S. – Social Education, 1991
Presents a whole language model for teaching social studies that is helpful to students learning English-as-a-Second-Language. Outlines whole-language principles, and provides a lesson plan that incorporates these principles. Points out that such principles draw upon student experiences. (NL)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Experiential Learning
