Closing the Gap between Theory and Practice: Teacher Beliefs, Instructional Decisions and Critical Thinking.

Shapiro, Jon; Kilbey, Donna

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ERIC Number: EJ418016

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Closing the Gap between Theory and Practice: Teacher Beliefs, Instructional Decisions and Critical Thinking.

Shapiro, Jon; Kilbey, Donna

Reading Horizons, v31 n1 p59-73 Oct 1990

Examines the relationship between instructional practices which teachers use and current theories of literacy development. Shows that the "fit" between current theories of literacy development and the traditional basal approach is inadequate. Addresses the role of critical thinking in transforming teachers' perspectives about the reading process and how they teach reading. (RS)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Change Strategies, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Styles, Theory Practice Relationship, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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