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ERIC Number: EJ515856
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6291
Using Whole Language to Incorporate African-American Literature into Developmental Reading/Writing Classes.
McLaughlin, Margaret A.; And Others
Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v22 n3 p173-78 Oct 1995
Explains how whole language classes differ from traditional developmental classes and illustrates how both African American and Caucasian students benefit from a whole language approach. Makes a case for the importance of using African American literature as well as other literature. Describes reading and writing assignments. (TB)
Descriptors: Black Literature, Blacks, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Multicultural Education, Peer Groups, Student Participation, Whole Language Approach, Writing Assignments, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: African Americans