Title Page Investigating the Implementation of Whole Language: Strengths and Weaknesses

Acknowledgements Many thanks to everyone who has assisted me in my journey. I would especially like to thank the faculty members at Dominican University of California who have been imperative in the successful completion of this project. Susan Roddy, Dr. Madalienne Peters, and Dr. Linda Muehlinghaus encouraged the refinement of my topic and guided my research, Dr. Mary Crosby provided me with a deeper insight into my topic and Dr. Edward Kujawa believed in me enough to allow me to complete my master’s degree in two semesters. My colleagues were also essential in the completion of this journey. We all struggled through this together and provided so much support for each other. I would also like to thank my parents for providing me not only with financial support but also with emotional support and encouragement. They listened when I was upset and frustrated, my mother proof read all of my papers and both parents gave me the encouragement I needed to succeed. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank my friends for being s