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ERIC Number: EJ626185
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
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Creating a Whole Language Classroom Community: Reflections from a Third Year Teacher.
McBurney, Nicole S.; Morrell, Sue A.
English Journal, v90 n5 p23-27 May 2001
Offers the author's reflections on how and why she adjusted her limited implementation of whole language teaching by integrating literature and writing, using novels that reflect issues of significance to students, having students write for real audiences, and creating democracy in the classroom where students think, discuss, and act critically on real world issues. Presents reactions from another teacher. (SR)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Democracy, Democratic Values, English Instruction, Language Arts, Reflective Teaching, Secondary Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Whole Language Approach, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: The School and the Community.