Filling the Hole in Whole Language.

Heymsfield, Carla R.

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ERIC Number: EJ385284

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Filling the Hole in Whole Language.

Heymsfield, Carla R.

Educational Leadership, v46 n6 p65-68 Mar 1989

Because both whole language and traditional skill-based instruction have strengths, educators should use a combined approach that includes direct instruction in phonics and reading comprehension skills along with whole language instruction. (Author/TE)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Holistic Approach, Language Arts, Language Experience Approach, Phonics, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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