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Lems, Kristen – 2001
Music can be used in the adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classroom to create a learning environment; to build listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills; to increase vocabulary; and to expand cultural knowledge. This digest looks briefly at research and offers strategies for using music in the adult ESL classroom.…
Descriptors: Adults, English (Second Language), Listening Skills, Literacy
Katz, Lilian G., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The ten chapters in this volume address issues of concern to those who work with or conduct research with young children and those who plan programs or prepare others for teaching or caregiving. Included are "The Development of Bilingual and Bicultural Competence in Young Children," by Muriel Saville-Troike; "Development of…
Descriptors: Art, Biculturalism, Child Caregivers, Classroom Techniques
Curtain, Helena – 1990
Interest in elementary school foreign language programs has resurfaced in recent years, and the number of programs is increasing. Many states are requiring foreign language study at the elementary level. For a local school or community seeking to implement elementary school language programs, it is important that a rationale be developed to meet…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Educational Objectives
Maum, Rosie – 2002
In the field of English language teaching (ELT), a growing number of teachers are not native speakers of English. Some learned English as children; others learned it as adults. Some learned it prior to coming to the United States; others learned it after their arrival. Some studied English in formal academic settings; others learned it through…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Teachers, Language Variation, Professional Development
Oxford, Rebecca – 2001
This digest focuses on teaching integrated skills in the English-as-a-Second/Foreign-Language classroom (ESL/EFL). Segregated-skill instruction is examined and two types of integrated-skills instruction are highlighted: content-based instruction and task-based instruction. The advantages of integrated-skill instruction are discussed, and five…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Skills, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Florez, MaryAnn Cunningham – 2001
For those working in adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) settings, finding practical options for professional development is a concern. The field has a range of program types, a largely part-time workforce, limited financial resources for training, and varied policies and requirements for professional credentialing or certification.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Constructivism (Learning), English (Second Language), Professional Development
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, Washington, DC. – 2000
Considerable evidence exists that high-quality early childhood education programs for children from birth to age 5 can have long-lasting, positive consequences for children's success in school and later in life, especially for children from low-income families. However, such programs are not available for all children who need them, nor are all…
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Linguistics
Rivera, Klaudia M. – 1990
Adult education programs must increasingly serve non-native speakers of English, many of whom are neither literate in their native language nor in English. It is suggested that first language literacy promotes second language acquisition and that literacy skills in the native language are likely to transfer to the second language. This digest…
Descriptors: Adults, English (Second Language), Literacy, Literacy Education
Weatherford, H. Jarold – 1986
There is an increasing awareness of the usefulness of foreign language training in a number of seemingly diverse areas. Foreign language students develop not only technical skills related to language use but also tangible advantages in the job market because of their increased communication skills. Mastery of languages also enhances the enjoyment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Education Work Relationship
Brecht, Richard D.; Ingold, Catherine W. – 2002
This digest outlines the reasons for and challenges of developing the language skills of heritage language speakers and describes one effort to carry this out, the Heritage Languages Initiative. Specific sections address the following: developing language skills of U.S. residents; the range of language proficiencies of heritage language speakers;…
Descriptors: Heritage Education, Language Proficiency, Language Skills, Native Language Instruction
Curtain, Helena; Dahlberg, Carol Ann Pesola – 2000
There has been a significant increase in new foreign language programs at the elementary school level in recent years. Many of these programs, often referred to as foreign language in the elementary school or FLES programs, have been implemented to comply with state mandates, while others have been developed in response to parental pressure for…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Elementary Secondary Education, FLES, Language Teachers
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
Royer, Rosanne Gostovich, Comp.; McKim, Lester W., Comp. – 1981
This report offers help to teachers, teacher trainees, students, and local foreign language professional organizations in moving out of their traditional environments and into the community where they may identify natural constituencies and develop public support for foreign language programs. The first section presents an outline for a six-part…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business, Community Support, Curriculum Development
Rodgers, Theodore S. – 2001
This paper gives an overview of 10 directions language teachers might take in the future. After providing background on the history of language teaching, language teaching methodology is defined and a distinction is made between methodologies and approaches. Next, the 10 scenarios are briefly described. They include the following: teacher/learner…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Learning Strategies
Domke, Darla – 1991
This digest presents ideas for teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in foreign countries where textbooks or other traditional instructional materials are limited or unavailable. The activities discussed emphasize student participation, require creativity, and encourage students to enjoy learning English. Four particular activities used by…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creativity, Cultural Awareness
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