Whole Language in the College Classroom [microform] : One Professor's Approach / John W. Woodley
- Bib ID:
- 5491861
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Woodley, John W
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1988
- 28 p.
- Summary:
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Teaching a course in content area reading instruction means that a professor will have students with a broad range of experiences and interests, all of which must be taken into account in the instructional process by providing many opportunities for choice and self-selection. The modeling of effective teaching is a strategy that can encourage students to consider actively the role of reading instruction in their content classes and to become aware of the broad range of options available to them as teachers. The use of whole language--a theory of instruction and learning based on knowledge of language learning and language use as well as knowledge of people of whatever age and however they learn--can help in selecting activities and materials, evaluating students' progress, and shaping the educational program in a classroom. Whole language, at the college level, can be both possible and desirable--if the teaching approach is grounded on three beliefs: (1) language use is to be encouraged whenever possible; (2) language is to be kept whole and meaningful; and (3) each student learns as an individual. By carefully reviewing what is to be accomplished in the course and selecting instructional strategies, evaluation methods, and course content from a theoretical perspective consistent with whole language, the college teacher can conduct an effective whole language program. (MS)
- Notes:
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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