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ERIC Number: EJ482450
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0889-0293
An Introduction to Whole Language from a Secondary Social Studies Perspective.
Leary, Nancy
International Journal of Social Education, v8 n2 p12-32 Fall 1993
Discusses the rationale and attributes of the whole-language approach and applies it to secondary social studies instruction. Describes assessment strategies used with the whole-language approach and maintains that evaluation of student writing helps prepare them for appraisal in the workplace. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Educational Strategies, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Reading Writing Relationship, Secondary Education, Simulation, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Whole Language Approach, Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Florida; National Council for the Social Studies; Stock Market