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Peer reviewedSeidmann, Gertrud – Unterrichtspraxis, 1972
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Elementary Schools, German, Instructional Materials
Download full textGrenfell, Michael – 1992
This paper reviews the current crisis in reading ability decline in British primary schools and how modern language teaching methods are remedying this crisis, specifically the problems in exam and syllabus design. It is suggested that the juxtaposition of phonic and psycholinguistic methods in teaching reading are the root of the continuing…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Modern Language Curriculum, Reading Achievement
Hawkins, Eric W. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Examines some problems involved in compulsory second language instruction on the secondary level, and suggests some approaches to second language instruction that stress cognitive development and awareness of language. (AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Policy, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
Bennett, Sue; Stanyer, Hilary – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1978
The authors cite reasons for the poor standard of spoken French in British secondary schools and put forward some practical ideas for oral activities. (SJL)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), French, Modern Language Curriculum
Bear, Robert – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1978
A language school teacher explains some of his methods for teaching beginning French, including course content, use of drill and homework, pronunciation, and the use of choral speaking to teach stress and intonation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Choral Speaking, Contrastive Linguistics, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedO'Sullivan, Tony – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Discusses criteria to apply to key aspects of the inspection and monitoring process in modern language instruction. Quality assurance includes assessment of the whole learning environment. Ten characteristics of a good modern language lesson are listed. (six references) (CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
PDF pending restorationSchloss, Brigitte – 1981
Surveys show that literature is virtually absent from secondary level second language (SL) programs; at the same time it is often asserted that literature used to dominate these programs. The thoughts of authorities and educators in Ontario, Great Britain, the United States, the Canadian province of Ontario, and Germany over the period of 100…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Course Content, Educational Practices
Ministry of Education, London (England). – 1956
This survey of educational practices in Great Britain is intended to allow a comparative view of the state of modern language instruction as it exists within the country and abroad. Chapters focus on general principles, language selection, grammar and secondary schools, instructional materials, foreign relations, teacher training, and teaching…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Instructional Materials
Schools Council, London (England). – 1966
This study provides an overview of an experimental French language program in elementary schools in Great Britain. The program reported, sponsored by the Nuffield Foundation, covers a period from 1963 through September 1970. The first part discusses origins and aims of the pilot scheme, instructional materials, teacher education, FLES, and pilot…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Schools, Experimental Programs
