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Download full textRosenbusch, Marcia H. – 1995
This digest provides useful information on starting an elementary school foreign language (FLES) program. Individual sections address the following: (1) cautions in planning a FLES program; (2) initiating the planning process; (3) designing the program, with special attention given to scheduling and language choice; (4) programs that lead to high…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, FLES, Language Fluency
Lipton, Gladys C. – 1992
The guide is designed to help elementary school administrators and school communities in making decisions about FLES (foreign language in the elementary school) program design and implementation. An introductory chapter provides definitions of relevant program types (FLES, exploratory/FLEX, and immersion). The second chapter reviews the current…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Research, Elementary Education, FLES
Lemke, Laura A. – 1993
The guide is designed as a resource to help elementary school administrators and teachers in the Grand Blanc (Michigan) Community School district understand the rationale for beginning an elementary foreign language program, program types, and specifics of the district's model and philosophy. Chapters address the following topics: the rationale…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Guides, Discipline Policy, Educational Objectives
Canadian Education Association, Toronto (Ontario). – 1983
Results of a February 1983 survey of 96 Canadian school boards concerning French immersion instruction enrollments and program administration are presented. The survey revealed that 69 boards offered French immersion instruction (61 had early immersion, with an elementary level program in every province), 14 offered bilingual education, 23 offered…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Boards of Education, Budgeting, Educational Quality
Lipton, Gladys, Ed. – 1988
A guide to the planning and implementation of elementary school foreign language (FLES) programs presents statements of opinion and experience in various aspects of program development by a number of experts. An introductory section outlines basic program planning considerations, and a second chapter describes the work of the American Association…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum Research, Educational Objectives, Educational Technology
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Field Services. – 1995
The manual provides information to assist elementary school level program and curriculum designers in the creation and administration of second language programs. It is not a how-to manual, but includes descriptive data about program types in existence and criteria for evaluating language proficiency. It contains: a list of terms used and their…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies
Curtain, Helena; Pesola, Carol Ann Bjornstad – 1994
This book is designed as both a methods text and practical guide for school districts and teachers involved in foreign language instruction at the elementary and middle school levels (grades K-8). Its primary concern is with majority-language speakers and with beginning-level classes. Brief introductory sections outline key concepts for success.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Foreign Languages Section. – 1993
The Louisiana guide for administration of secondary language programs in grades 4-8 outlines the state foreign language mandate and offers guidelines and suggestions for a variety of program elements. An introductory section gives the broad rationale for foreign language instruction and cites the state mandate. The guide then proceeds to specify:…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Financial Support
