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Cummins, James – Review and Evaluation Bulletins, 1981
An examination of existing data was conducted to determine the effects of different kindergarten options on subsequent academic achievement in French immersion programs. It was concluded that there was no evidence for any superiority in outcomes for full-day bilingual as compared to half-day French kindergarten. No clear trends emerged in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research
Trites, Ronald L. – Review and Evaluation Bulletin, 1981
Five studies were aimed at furthering understanding of the effects of second language immersion on young children. The first study demonstrated that the neuropsychological test profile of children who are unable to make satisfactory progress when immersed in a kindergarten second language program is different from that of children with more…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Research, French, Immersion Programs
Powell, William R.; Bolduc, Elroy J. – 1979
This report identifies the school variables (facilities, materials, equipment, class size, time, and scheduling) and teacher competencies that contribute to achievement in the basic skills. Gleaned from a literature review, the opinions of experts, research data, and identified student outcomes, the materials that accomplish the two goals are…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Handwriting Skills