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ERIC Number: EJ385993
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Making Sense of Whole Language: The Pursuit of Informed Teaching.
Fountas, Irene C.; Hannigan, Irene L.
Childhood Education, v65 n3 p133-37 Spr 1989
Discusses whole language teaching and learning within a theoretical context. Examines philosophies, materials, and strategies for developing children's literacy skills. Looks at a resurgence of old methodologies and materials with new insights. Offers basic tenets of a holistic approach to language learning. (BB)
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Intermediate Grades, Language Acquisition, Language Arts, Learning Strategies, Literacy, Reading Instruction, Teaching Guides, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Whole Language Approach