The Code, Connectionism, and Basals.

Murphy, Sharon

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ERIC Number: EJ422591

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Code, Connectionism, and Basals.

Murphy, Sharon

Language Arts, v68 n3 p199-205 Mar 1991

Examines computer modeling of the reading process and the instructional technology of basals, the two pillars of Marilyn Adams text, "Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning about Print." Explains why the author believes Adams is fundamentally wrong in her theoretical approach to reading instruction. (MG)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Emergent Literacy, Phonics, Primary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Processes, Teaching Methods, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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