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Defending Whole Language: The Limits of Phonics Instruction and the Efficacy of Whole Language Instruction.
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Krashen, Stephen – Reading Improvement, 2002
Reflects that the term "whole language" involves instilling a love of literature, problem-solving and critical thinking, collaboration, authenticity, personalized learning, and much more. Examines some recent research dealing with two fundamental points of contention between the two sides of the phonics and whole language debate. Finds evidence…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Phonics
How Students Learn To Teach Beginning Reading.
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Knudson, Ruth E.; Maxson, Sylvia – Reading Improvement, 2001
Reports and discusses students' progress through a 15-week reading course for preservice elementary teachers. Indicates that this group of students demonstrated positive changes in their attitudes/beliefs in the first stage. Notes that the students in Stage 2 differed in evaluations of their field experience, their lesson planning skills, and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Higher Education