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Peer reviewedTrites, Ronald – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Two questions are addressed: (1) Should immersion programs be offered to all children, and (2) should the child who is experiencing difficulties in immersion be switched to the regular English program? It is felt that there is no definite answer to the first question at present and that the answer to the second is "yes." (AMH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Cognitive Development, Immersion Programs
Peer reviewedTrites, R. L.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
A report is made of an investigation regarding the type of learning disabilities found in children who fail or do poorly in primary French immersion programs. Comments and criticisms are made by three guest analysts. (RM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Failure, French, Immersion Programs
Peer reviewedWiss, Corrinne A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
Issues relating to the psychoeducational evaluation of bilingual children from French immersion programs are presented using data from an in-depth study of a young learning disabled girl, discussed in reference to Cummins' theory of cross-linguistic transfer. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Case Studies, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDonley, Philip Redwine – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2002
Provides a list of possible explanations for difficulties the visually impaired may face in second or foreign language classes and offers suggestions for making their language learning experience more pleasant and successful. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Problems, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
