Edelsky, Altwerger, and Flores 1991

Edelsky, Carole, Bess Altwerger, and Barbara Flores. 1991.Whole language: What's the difference? Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 117 pages. 0435085379. (Review by Jones, E. 1993.) Location: Dallas SIL Library 372.6 E22w. Interest level: lay specialist.

Explains and defends whole language as a set of principles and beliefs based on the

• nature of language
• way the ability to use language develops, and
• way learning takes place.

Emphasizes the social nature of language and learning. Views whole language in historical perspective along with other progressive educational beliefs, and contrasts it with skills-based curricula and philosophies. Presents whole language not only as a method, but as a "profoundly different view of education" in terms of

• teacher and student roles
• materials, and
• assessment.

Includes scenes from six whole language classrooms, showing variations in practice of similar core beliefs.

• Bibliography module: Edelsky, Altwerger, and Flores 1991
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