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Learning Languages, 2000
Discusses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the nationally representative continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Gives specific attention to the foreign language NAEP targeted for the year 2003. Provides the National Network for Early Language Learning's response to plans…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Evaluation
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Caccavale, Terry – Learning Languages, 2007
It has long been the assumption of many in the field of second language teaching that learning a second language helps to promote and enhance native language skill development, and that this correlation is direct and positive. Language professionals have assumed that learning a second language directly supports the development of better skills,…
Descriptors: Second Languages, Second Language Learning, Monolingualism, Literacy
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Caldas, Stephen J. – Learning Languages, 1998
Discusses Louisiana's linguistic history, focusing on periods when the state was predominantly French speaking, when it was officially bilingual, when French was threatened to become extinguished, and ultimately when the state decided to preserve its French-speaking heritage. (VWL)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, French, Heritage Education, Language Maintenance
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Ito, Katsutoshi – Learning Languages, 1999
Provides an overview of early foreign language learning and instruction in Japan. Discusses the role of the Japan Association for the Teaching of English to Children (JASTEC). (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Early Experience, Educational Policy, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
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Learning Languages, 1998
Highlights a national town meeting, sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University, on early language learning. Discussion focused on parental support, the need for funding, the need for qualified teachers, the benefits of early language learning, and the need for advocacy. (VWL)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Elementary Education, Financial Support, FLES