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Olivieri, Claude – Francais dans le Monde, 1990
Significant features of the official October 1990 orthographic reforms in French are outlined and their pedagogical implications are discussed briefly. The changes, primarily simplifications and not major changes, affect use of the hyphen, plurals, diacritical markings, verb tenses, and correction of anomalies. (MSE)
Descriptors: Diacritical Marking, Form Classes (Languages), French, Language Planning
Fredrickson, Jean – 1999
This document provides environmental educators with background information on English language development theory and practices. Information was derived from a series of workshops that focused on the objectives of increasing facilitators' familiarity with the theory and practices of English Language Development (ELD) and demonstrating how the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Environmental Education, Language Acquisition
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Moyer, Patrick C. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
Structured programing is an attempt to formalize the logic and structure of computer programs. Examples of structured programing techniques in BASIC are provided. Two major disadvantages of this style of programing for the personal user are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Programing, Programing Languages
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Littlewood, William T. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1981
Presents data which shows, in a systematic and objective way, how the same speaker can express the same meaning in a variety of ways depending upon the social situation. Such data offer the teacher of English a basis for discussing some of the linguistic features involved in this variation. (Author/PJM)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Discourse Analysis, English Instruction, Language Usage
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Underwood, John H. – Community College Journal, 1993
Describes the role of technology in teaching foreign languages. Offers a brief history of language lab technologies, including computer use for drill-and-practice, text reconstruction, and simulations and games. Discusses tool programs, intelligent systems, video technology, satellite television, videodisc and interactive video, hypertext and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Educational Television
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Holmes, Glyn, Ed. – Computers and the Humanities, 1984
This booklet presents evidence to support the idea that distinctions between the instructional and research applications of the computer are becoming blurred. The issue includes contributions from authors who are at the forefront of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) development in their respective fields. An attempt is made to represent most…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computers
Setterstedt-Jarrett, Lynn M. – 1987
This narrative recommends a communication design for educators to use during a variety of interactions. The strategy consists of nine components: (1) greeting/introduction (the speaker's introductory remarks should establish physical comfort, a pleasant feeling, and a professional tone); (2) anticipatory set (establishing a mind set for content to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary Secondary Education
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. – 1987
This booklet aims to help educators make informed decisions about which students need special language services, what kind of services they should receive, and how well the students and the language program have succeeded. It focuses on the following issues: (1) how the larger social context affects teachers' decisions and students' success; (2)…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Secada, Walter G. – 1983
The educational background of students termed "limited English proficient" (LEP) is discussed, with consideration of how that background might affect the LEP student's learning of arithmetic. Reasons why knowledge of background is important are first noted. Then examples of different ways to read and write numerals and differing subtraction and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Influences
Acuna, Jasmin Espiritu – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1983
Discusses three aspects of Philippine culture that affect teaching and learning: (1) social structure; (2) language; and (3) values. Findings from cognitive growth research with Filipino children and adolescents are examined to identify ways of overcoming some sources of difficulties in these areas. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education, Language, Science Education
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O'Malley, J. Michael; Chamot, Anna Uhl – PTA Today, 1986
The inability of limited English proficient (LEP) children to profit from instruction in English can lead to nonacademic courses, failure, and dropping out. The two basic types of educational programs, bilingual programs and English language programs, are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Immersion Programs
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McWhirter, J. Jeffries; Ryan, Cynthia Ann – Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1991
Identifies issues that seem important in counseling with Navajo clients. Notes that some issues may also be appropriate to nonreservation Native Americans, especially those whose roots are tied to the reservation. Discusses size and characteristics of the Navajo family, language, and dominant culture conflicts. Implications and applications for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Change Agents, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences
Burnell, Jerrold B. – Environmental Education Report and Newsletter, 1985
Advocates a change in American chauvinistic attitudes to view positively Japan's increasing public awareness for balancing industries and the environment. Also suggests that the study of foreign languages would help develop a global view to environmental concerns. (DH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Lynch, Joan – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1979
The report describes a Prescreening Checklist which has been used to supplement speech, hearing, and language screening tests of preschool children. The Checklist is designed to gain information from the preschool teacher about the child's linguistic functioning in the classroom. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Auditory Tests, Check Lists, Identification, Language Tests
Olmstead, Kathryn – 1989
This digest describes the development of cultural journalism and its place in the contemporary curriculum. In the field of cultural journalism, the traditional skills and values of many different groups are chronicled, defined, for example, by ethnic origin, origin, occupation, or environment. The term "cultural journalism" was first…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Education
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