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ERIC Number: EJ420017
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
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Whole Language in Theory and Practice: Implications for Language Intervention.
Norris, Janet A.; Damico, Jack S.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v21 n4 p212-20 Oct 1990
This paper presents theoretical principles of the whole language approach and its historical interdisciplinary influences. Suggestions for implementing whole language intervention with language-disordered children are presented, such as using theme building to achieve long- and short-term objectives, using scaffolding strategies, and using developmentally appropriate interactions. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intervention, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps, Learning Theories, Speech Therapy, Teaching Methods, Theory Practice Relationship, Whole Language Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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