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Peer reviewedKennedy, Dora F.; De Lorenzo, William E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1994
Makes a case for a sequential approach to teaching foreign languages middle schools and suggests that in the middle school must encompass both the goals of proficiency and exploration; the integrated exploratory model is more compatible with child development; exploratory can be a launching pad into sequential courses; after an exploratory…
Descriptors: Child Development, Language Proficiency, Middle Schools, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedKnop, Constance K.; Sandrock, Paul – Foreign Language Annals, 1994
Makes a counterpoint to a previous article that makes a case for using the exploratory approach to teaching second languages in middle schools. The article advocates a well-organized and sequential language program at the middle school level that includes interdisciplinary ties, content-based instruction, and a strong linguistic and cultural…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Proficiency, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedKnop, Constance K.; Sandrock, Paul – Foreign Language Annals, 1994
This article makes a case for using a sequential approach in teaching foreign languages at the middle school level. Specific sections address the limitations of the exploratory approach, a longer sequential study of a foreign language, and thematic curriculum development. (JL)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Language Proficiency, Middle Schools
