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Thayer, Yvonne V. – 1988
Two articles address issues in the development of French and Spanish language programs in elementary schools: instructional materials and time and money factors. The information presented is drawn from experience in developing the Radford, Virginia FLES (Foreign Language in the Elementary School) program. The first article describes some aspects…
Descriptors: Costs, Elementary Education, FLES, Instructional Materials
Ploquin, Francoise – Francais dans le Monde, 1991
The popularity of French second language instruction, the rebirth of bilingual education, and efforts to establish links with French industry locating in Eastern Europe offer an example to France. It is clear that Eastern Europe views bilingualism as a means of revitalizing the region's role in the European community. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Foreign Countries, French, Language Role
Download full textBourque, Francine; And Others – 1989
Conceptual guidelines for the design of new secondary school French second language programs are outlined, in response to the need for an instructional model to accommodate Alberta's increasing anglophone enrollment in French immersion programs. The first section chronicles the evolution of the concept of language and second language instructional…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Immersion Programs, Program Design
Scarino, Angela; And Others – 1988
The Australian Language Levels (ALL) Project, begun in 1985 to develop an organizational framework and curriculum guidelines for language instruction in elementary and secondary education, offers a coherent model for curriculum design drawing on recent research on teaching and learning. The first volume in the four-volume series outlines the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Program Development
Lavallee, Marcel – 1989
Commonly-used terms in education are listed alphabetically in English with translations or corresponding terms in French. When appropriate, notes are provided for clarification or extension of the terms. The words and phrases pertain to all aspects of education, including instruction, administration, governance, and theory. The list of almost 900…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, French, Intercultural Communication, Jargon
Peer reviewedWest, Alexandra A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The University of Calgary's response to requests from the Canadian Parents for French for a review of bilingual opportunities at the institution is chronicled. The response is analyzed in terms of the financial and pedagogical problems operative on the postsecondary level. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, College Second Language Programs, Educational Demand, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGardiol, Rita M. – Hispania, 1982
Describes how to plan a weekend foreign language workshop in terms of facilities, students, staff, and budget. Gives a possible schedule and suggests various activities and games. (EKN)
Descriptors: Activities, Cultural Awareness, Language Enrichment, Program Development
Connecticut State Board of Education, Hartford. – 1990
The guide is designed to help school district planners develop and implement suitable foreign language curricula. Focusing on programs in grades K-12, it provides an overview of current philosophies, objectives, methods, and materials in foreign language education; illustrates how these may be implemented in a sequential foreign language program…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
San Francisco Community Coll. District, CA. – 1979
In recognition of the growing importance of Vocational English as a Second Language (ESL), this master plan for the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD) outlines program objectives, curricular information, course objectives, and instructional materials for the District's Vocational ESL programs. The introduction identifies the audience…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, English (Second Language), Program Development
Peer reviewedSharp, Alistair – ELT Journal, 1998
English-language training projects that are part of the United Kingdom's overseas aid program are usually of fixed duration and have clearly defined objectives. The project framework is examined here as it has been developed as a tool for accountability. A Malawi project is described, and general principles for improving sustainability are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, International Programs
Rosenbusch, 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
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1992
The guide is intended as a practical aid in professional development programs for teachers and administrators involved in implementing Alberta's (Canada) new French second language curriculum. Its content is based on research in professional development for second language teachers, and it offers possible formats for workshops relating to…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Foreign Countries, French, Professional Development
Garcia, Paul A.; And Others – 1991
A discussion of FLES (foreign language in the elementary school, including introductory, exploratory, or immersion) looks at the challenges that need to be identified and met for successful planning and implementation. The role and importance of FLES in the 1990s is briefly reviewed, FLES program types are outlined, and FLES is examined in greater…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, FLES
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Foreign Languages Education. – 1984
An overview of the foreign language requirements in the new Part 100 of the New York State Commissioner's regulations for public schools is presented to aid local school personnel in designing foreign language programs and advising students regarding the new statewide requirements. The summary first defines the terms used, and then outlines: the…
Descriptors: Graduation Requirements, Language Skills, Program Development, Program Implementation
San Francisco Community Coll. District, CA. – 1979
A revised and updated version of the San Francisco Community College District's (SFCCD's) master plan for the English as a Second Language (ESL) program in adult education is presented. Introductory materials discuss the scope of the ESL program, the master plan, instructional methods and approaches, communication competence, limiting context and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Planning, Community Colleges, English (Second Language)
