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Swain, Merrill – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1981
Describes immersion education as practiced in Canada, outlining immersion programs' background, structure, methodology, and outcomes. Suggests that, to achieve the outcomes of immersion education developed for majority language groups, some minority language groups may require programs beginning in the first language and continuing in both the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English, FLES, French
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Gray, Vicky A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
The results of an evaluation of a New Brunswick elementary school immersion program show that native speakers of English do not achieve the same proficiency in French language skills as they do in English. This is due to their limited exposure to native French speaking models outside the classroom. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, English, FLES
Burbank, Irvin K. – 1986
The Saanich Elementary Internship Program (SEIP), a team effort between the University of Victoria (British Columbia) faculty of education and the Saanich School District, was investigated for the purpose of improving the preparation of elementary school teachers. The Saanich School District was primarily responsible for selection and placement of…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education
Horvath, Frank G.; Machura, Shirley – 1986
The development of the Alberta Diagnostic Reading Program (ADRP) was based on a current psycholinguistic theory that describes reading as a process in which the reader uses background information to communicate with the author. To ensure its usefulness and effectiveness, the developers of the ADRP sought the advice and direct involvement of many…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
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Blondin, Georgina – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Describes an oral Slavey language program that drew on knowledge of the Elders, a traditional source of knowledge and wisdom for language instruction. Describes community action for course and materials development and effective use of political support to develop and establish this community based language renewal program. Contains 21 references.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1987
The conceptual framework within which Alberta's elementary school French immersion programs are designed is presented. The first of three main sections outlines the evolution of the concept of language and some second language instructional approaches, including the structural, formalist, functional, and communicative approaches. It also discusses…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
Ares, Henry P. – 1991
A study investigated the elementary school programs in French as a second language in Louisiana, Quebec (Canada), and New Brunswick (Canada). The objective was to learn about the programs' underlying goals and philosophies, examine the teaching materials used at this level, evaluate the teaching situation, and survey teachers for their…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Case Studies, Economic Impact, Educational Objectives