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Download full textWilcox, Sherman; Wilcox, Phyllis – 1991
To help teachers and administrators of American Sign Language (ASL) design and implement effective ASL programs, this Digest answers questions about ASL and the essential components of an ASL program, including ASL course design, methods and approaches for teaching ASL as a second language, and ASL instructional materials. (nine references) (VWL)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Instructional Materials, Program Design, Second Language Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, Washington, DC. – 1983
Guidelines for teaching English as a second language (ESL) are directed at teachers and teacher trainees. With an emphasis on teaching ESL quickly and efficiently to adults, the six chapters address teaching ESL to competencies, teaching ESL to nonliterate adults, vocational ESL, ESL instruction in the workplace, teaching ESL in the multilevel…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Skills, English (Second Language), Literacy
Eddy, Peter A.; And Others – 1980
A study was undertaken in order to provide current data and comprehensive information about Chinese language instruction in United States higher education. This report is based on the responses to a survey in 1979. In addition to the discussion of the survey responses, an examination of changes that have taken place since a previous report in 1969…
Descriptors: Chinese, College Second Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, Financial Support
Short, Deborah J.; Willetts, Karen – 1991
This digest discusses the issues involved in implementing middle school foreign language programs. A number of implementation and instructional issues are highlighted, including: scheduling, staffing, teacher recruitment, teacher certification, staff development, curriculum development, teaching methods, and instructional materials. (VWL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
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
Schinke-Llano, Linda – 1985
This state-of-the-art review explores types of foreign language (FL) programs, the rationale for early FL study, research evidence, program development, evaluation issues, and areas for further development. Chapter 1 outlines the various types of early FL programs that have been implemented, such as foreign language experience (FLEX) programs,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education
National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education, Washington, DC. – 1998
The research agenda for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teaching and learning summarizes issues identified for further study by ESL professionals over the period of 1996-1998. The document is designed to provide funding agencies with clear priorities for research suggested by leaders in the field, provide researchers with support for proposing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Classroom Techniques, Educational Policy
