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Pirz, Therese Slevin – G/C/T, 1985
To promote second language learning in young gifted children, the second language should be used consistently with designated people at certain times or in certain places. (CL)
Descriptors: Gifted, Parent Role, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Westerlund, Elaine – 1982
The decision of parents whose native language is English to raise their child bilingually prompted a review of the literature concerning approaches to fostering infant bilingualism. The review focuses on (1) language strategies most often adopted by the bilingual family, such as dichotomy and alteration; (2) other family variables; (3) the…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Child Rearing, Guidelines, Infants
Download full textSchwartz, Wendy – 1995
Despite disagreement about the value of multicultural education, schools are putting some multicultural learning into the curricula already in place. This guide for parents describes the different ways that schools are teaching multiculturalism. Some schools emphasize programs that focus on information and teach about different cultural groups by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1999
This handbook is intended for parents of children who will be attending French immersion kindergarten in Alberta (Canada). A question and answer format involving a fictitious teacher, parents, and child was adopted to facilitate reading and ease of use. These hypothetical questions and answers address a variety of topics, including the parents'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Immersion Programs, Kindergarten
Brehaut, Pat; Gibson, Judy – 1996
The guide is designed to encourage parents of children in elementary school French immersion programs to take an active role in the programs, and to provide practical information to support such participation. Sections address these topics: terminology concerning program types and other aspects of immersion instruction; the rationale for learning…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Peacoraro, Diane, Ed.; Magnuson, Paul, Ed. – 2001
This guide is a set of materials developed for use in adult education settings such as English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes, community-based organizations, and parent groups for the purpose of helping immigrant parents see themselves as active participants in their children's learning. These materials are intended to meet the following…
Descriptors: Adult Education, English (Second Language), Family School Relationship, Immigrants
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1997
The guide for parents of French immersion students in Alberta (Canada) public schools is designed to answer frequently asked questions and encourage parent participation in the student's immersion experience. Chapters address these topics: terminology (program types, school types offering immersion programs, other terms); reasons for learning a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
