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ERIC Number: EJ594878
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
TRALEs to Literacy.
Walker, Carol H.; Yekovich, Frank R.
Educational Leadership, v57 n2 p57-60 Oct 1999
In an innovative urban literacy program, K-3 students create a working community, complete with a store, newspaper, post office, museum, and economic system. Using TRALE (Technology-Rich Authentic Learning Environments), teachers create meaningful instruction through authentic, problem-based learning activities using educational technology when important. (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Technology, Experiential Learning, Goal Orientation, Learning Activities, Literacy Education, Primary Education, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Authentic Learning; District of Columbia Public Schools