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Peer reviewedMontague, Nicole S. – Bilingual Research Journal, 1997
Examines the benefits of dual-language (two-way) bilingual education programs. Discusses critical components in the development of such programs: defining the optimal program model, gradual phase-in of the program, importance of a balanced population of minority and majority language speakers, materials, teacher training, administrative support,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHartley, Elizabeth A.; Johnson, Pam – Bilingual Research Journal, 1995
In the small Alaskan village of Manokotak, the community participated in the school's shift from an "English submersion" program to Yup'ik immersion plus ESL. Discusses community involvement and participative planning, first-year goals, scheduling of instructional time in each language, staff development, materials development, cultural…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Involvement, Educational Change
A Case Study of Parental Involvement in a Conversion from Transitional to Dual Language Instruction.
Peer reviewedPena, Robert A. – Bilingual Research Journal, 1998
A case study examined interactions between elementary school staff and 18 Mexican American parents during the school's conversion to a dual language program. Although parents were included in program planning, parental satisfaction and involvement declined with time. Analysis suggests that parents were alienated as educators' ideals were…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Education
