TITLE

Strategies to support balanced literacy approaches in pre- and inservice teacher education

AUTHOR(S)
Heydon, Rachel; Hibbert, Kathryn; lannacci, Luigi
PUB. DATE
December 2004
SOURCE
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy;Dec2004/Jan2005, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p312
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Discusses the reconceptualization strategy to implement balanced literacy in teacher education. Definition of balanced literacy; Implications of the international accountability movement for balanced literacy; Benefits of the strategy for teachers.
ACCESSION #
15324247

Tags: LITERACY;  TEACHERS -- Training of;  EDUCATIONAL accountability;  TEACHERS;  EDUCATION

 

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