WLU is an NCTE Conference made up of whole language support groups and individual professionals interested in developing and implementing whole language in educational institutions. WLU is based on a view of whole language as a dynamic philosophy of education.
Who We Are
Authentic Learning Symposium
Held in Santa Barbara, California on August 12-15, 2010 with Alfie Kohn as the keynote speaker, this symposium aims to develop an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary platform of discussion and understanding surrounding the issue of what constitutes ‘authentic learning.’
Learn more today!
Bonnee Breese selected for 2009 Teacher As Hero Award
WLU Board Member, Bonnee Breese has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2009 Teacher As Hero Awards presented by the National Liberty Museum and sponsored by State Farm. The Award honors the outstanding work of dedicated educators who give their best everyday to inspire, nurture and mentor the students who are the future of our country. Bonnee will be honored at the National Liberty Museum during a reception, have her accomplishments announced on their web site, and have her picture displayed on a new Teacher As Hero Awards exhibit outside of the Education Center for all visitors to see.
Connect with Us
Some of us are reading the following book and would like to begin a discussion as we read. Please join us if you are interested in exploring multimodal literacy at the WLU NING.
Making Meaning: Constructing Multimodal Perspectives of Language, Literacy, and Learning through Arts-based Early Childhood Education (Educating the Young Child) By Marilyn Narey
Start or continue a conversation at the WLU Ning or join the (TAWL) listserv today!
TAWL Groups
These groups provide individual members, usually from the same geographical area, a local network for their interest in whole language. Join or start a group today!
Better Than Ever: The New ReadWriteThink.org
With a fresh look and many exciting new features, the redesigned ReadWriteThink.org offers a wider audience more opportunities to find just the literacy resources they need and to share their thoughts and experiences with other community members. You will find the familiar lessons, student interactives, calendar activities, and more. Check out the new areas for Professional Development, Community Stories and Parent & Afterschool Resources.
African American Read-In
Join over a million readers in the Twenty-First National
African American Read-In.
The event is sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and endorsed by the International Reading Association. Host a Read-In in your school, church, community, or place of business---anywhere you can sit and read a book.
New Editors Announced
Edie Lanphar and Phil Fitzsimmons will complete their term as editors of Talking Points with the May 2010 issue. The new editors, Carol Gilles and Jennifer Wilson, will begin their term with the October 2010 issue. They can be reached at TalkingPoints@missouri.edu.
The National Gallery of Writing
The National Gallery of Writing is available for browsing and contributing writing through June 2010. The National Gallery houses all kinds of writing from people from all walks of life. Established by NCTE, the National Gallery highlights the remarkable variety of writing we engage in today; provides a collection for research on whether writing today has risen to new highs or sunk to new lows; and helps us help others to write better. Contribute writing or start your own gallery today!
What Whole Language Is Not: Common Myths and Misunderstandings
12 common myths about whole language are dispelled in this Fact Sheet from the Center for Expansion of Language and Thinking (CELT).
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