Whole Language vs. Phonics?: Meaning-First and Code-First Approaches to Reading Instruction

Authors

Andrew P. Johnson, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

Abstract

This chapter excerpt describes approaches to reading instruction based on two different theoretical perspectives: a meaning-based approach and a skills-based approach. Video mini-lectures are included.

Department

Elementary and Literacy Education Department

Recommended Citation

Johnson, A. (2017). Whole language vs. phonics?: Meaning-first and code-first approaches to reading instruction. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/eec-fac-pubs/1138

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