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Bernhardt, Elizabeth B. – 1993
The aim of this book is to provide a thorough account of what is known about the acquisition of reading abilities in a second language and to foster a more principled research and instruction in second language literacy. Discussion is set forth from a variety of perspectives: first, through examinations of theoretical models of the reading process…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Language Processing, Linguistic Theory, Reading Comprehension
Waterhouse, Lynn H.; And Others – 1980
The relationship between children's language and their knowledge of the various features of their language and their reading is examined from the perspective of several prominent theories about the link between thought and language. The first chapter contrasts features of five significant contemporary theories of language and thought--the Russian,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages
Purves, Alan C., Ed.; Niles, Olive, Ed. – 1984
Intended to give attention to instruction in reading in the middle grades and beyond, this yearbook includes the following essays: (1) "The Challenge to Education to Produce Literate Citizens" (Alan C. Purves and Olive S. Niles); (2) "The Role of Print as a Medium in Our Society" (Charles Suhor); (3) "The Context of…
Descriptors: Censorship, Higher Education, Literacy Education, Microcomputers
Download full textCoreil, Clyde, Ed. – Journal of the Imagination in Language Learning and Teaching, 2001
This collection of papers includes the following: "On the Educational Uses of Fantasy" (Geoffrey Madoc-Jones and Kieran Egan); "The Dangers of Empathy with Students" (Mario Rinvolucri); "The Magic of Folktales for Teaching English and Culture" (Planaria Price); "The Inner Voice: A Critical Factor in L2…
Descriptors: Biographies, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching
Coreil, Clyde, Ed. – Journal of the Imagination in Language Learning and Teaching, 2003
This collection of papers includes: "Martians Invade the Classroom: A Workshop in Language Learning" (Carmine Tabone and Robert Albrecht); "Autonomous Learning through Cinema: One Learner's Memories" (Connie Haham); "Learning a Second Language Through Culture" (Barbara Le Blanc and Joseph Dicks); "Shakespeare for…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Classroom Techniques, Creative Teaching, Cultural Awareness
Comings, John, Ed.; Garner, Barbara, Ed.; Smith, Cristine, Ed. – 2000
This book contains eight papers on adult learning and literacy. "The Year 1998 in Review" (Fran Tracy-Mumford) examines educational legislation and policy and developments in adult education program development, program accountability, strategic alliances and partnerships, and instructional methodologies and technologies. "Lessons…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adolescents, Adult Education, Adult Learning
