Multiple Sign Systems and Reading (Inquiry about Learning and Learners).

Berghoff, Beth

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ERIC Number: EJ562415

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Multiple Sign Systems and Reading (Inquiry about Learning and Learners).

Berghoff, Beth

Reading Teacher, v51 n6 p520-23 Mar 1998

Discusses what a sign system is, using the examples of art, music, drama, mathematics, and language. Explores how people use signs, and research on sign systems. Investigates how multiple sign systems can be incorporated into the classroom. Notes that supporting learners' flexible use of multiple sign systems may offer a better way to teach reading and writing. (SR)

Descriptors: Art Activities, Beginning Reading, Creative Dramatics, Dance, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy, Music Activities, Reading Instruction, Semiotics, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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