The Jury Is Still Out on the Effects of Whole Language and Language Experience Approaches for Beginning Reading: A Critique of Stahl and Miller's Study.

Schickedanz, Judith A.

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ERIC Number: EJ414300

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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The Jury Is Still Out on the Effects of Whole Language and Language Experience Approaches for Beginning Reading: A Critique of Stahl and Miller's Study.

Schickedanz, Judith A.

Review of Educational Research, v60 n1 p127-31 Spr 1990

In the research paper considered, Stahl and Miller compare the effectiveness of whole language/language experience programs versus basal reader approaches. The article is criticized for its lack of longitudinal data, alternative interpretations, and information concerning the broad goals of whole language approaches. (TJH)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research, Language Experience Approach, Longitudinal Studies, Primary Education, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Critiques "Whole Language and Language Experience Approaches for Beginning Reading" by S. A. Stahl and P. D. Miller (1989) (see EJ 399815).