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Download full textSantos, R. M.; Ostrosky, M. M. – 2002
This brief discusses the challenge of learning English as a second language and the social interaction patterns these children exhibit, along with limited communication abilities, that are similar to those exhibited by children identified with specific language impairments or with speech impairments. It is not uncommon for many of these children…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Baker, Sharon; Baker, Keith – 1997
This digest presents information on bilingual-bicultural education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The premise of bilingual-bicultural education is that all children who are deaf or hard of hearing should develop communicative competency and that they need to be bilingual in order to function successfully in the family, school, and…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingualism
Cunningham-Andersson, Una; Andersson, Staffan – 1999
The lives of many families involve contact with more than one language and culture on a daily basis. This book is aimed at the many parents and professionals who feel uncertain about the best way to go about helping children gain maximum benefit from the situation. Every family's situation is different, but there is much parents can do to make…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Code Switching (Language), Family English Literacy, Foreign Countries
Arnberg, Lenore – 1987
A discussion of the development of bilingualism in preschool-age children, intended for parents, focuses on the reasons for encouraging bilingualism and the role of family members and home environment in doing so. An introductory section offers background information on the book and a brief examination of the situation for emigrants coping with a…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingualism, Case Studies, Child Development
Fleming, Berkeley, Ed.; Whitla, Margaret, Ed. – 1990
This collection of essays on early French second language instruction includes: "Why Bilingualism?" (Steven MacKinnon); "French Second-Language Programs: Alternative Approaches" (Henry P. Edwards); "Core French: A Brighter Future" (Janet Poyen, Judy Gibson); "The Parents' Role" (Deborah Whale); "Franco…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1997
The guide for parents of French immersion students in Alberta (Canada) public schools is designed to answer frequently asked questions and encourage parent participation in the student's immersion experience. Chapters address these topics: terminology (program types, school types offering immersion programs, other terms); reasons for learning a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
