Weaver, C. 1990

Weaver, C. 1990

Reference
	Weaver, Constance. 1990.Understanding whole language: From principles to practice. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 309 pages. 0435085352. Location: Dallas SIL Library 372.6 W363u. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
	Is directed toward teachers, teacher educators, and school administrators in the United States. Includes the following chapters:
	Whole language as a philosophy of education Research relating to the development of literacy Implementing a whole language philosophy in the classroom Assessment

Evaluation
	Gives valuable references to recent research, including 16 pages of references at the end and bibliographies throughout the book. Assumes that readers already have a background of theory and experience with whole language. Also assumes readers understand the "how" of using literature in the classroom and of connecting reading with writing in developing literacy.

Context for this page:

Bibliography module: Weaver, C. 1990
In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): W
In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
In document collection: Reference materials
In bookshelf: Literacy

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