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Manan, Syed Abdul; Dumanig, Francisco Perlas; David, Maya Khemlani – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2017
This study analyses the crisis of English teaching in Pakistan. The study examines stakeholders' perceptions and classroom practices to identify theoretical fault lines and institutional/pedagogical challenges in the low-fee schools. We deem such research critical in the backdrop of public's heavy reliance and feverish pursuit of low-fee…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries
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Sakamoto, Mitsuyo; Matsubara Morales, Leiko – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2016
This paper explores ethnolinguistic vitality among Japanese-Brazilians ("Nikkeis"). First, an 18-item questionnaire was administered to 33 individuals who attended a seminar on bilingual studies held in São Paulo. Then, two bilingual "Nikkei" teachers who participated in the questionnaire and who grew up to be bilinguals…
Descriptors: Japanese, Questionnaires, Bilingualism, Parent Participation
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Cormier, Marianne; Bourque, Jimmy; Jolicoeur, Manon – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2014
This study explores early francization models for a linguistic minority currently struggling to preserve its language. The French Acadians of New Brunswick, Canada, represent 30% of the province's total population, yet their numbers and their linguistic vitality are decreasing. New Brunswick has two public school systems: the English language…
Descriptors: French, Language Minorities, Language Maintenance, Foreign Countries
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Jones Díaz, Criss – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2014
In Australia, languages education in early childhood and primary education includes three main approaches: transitional, enrichment and full bilingual programmes. This article proposes that transitional and enrichment programmes in Australia are constituted and shaped by competing and contested institutional, material, discursive and economic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Capital, Transitional Programs, Bilingual Education Programs
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Song, Juyoung – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2010
A growing transnational migration trend among (South) Korean families brings heterogeneity to the Korean-American communities in the US in terms of educational practices and identity. Based on interviews with Korean mothers, this study discusses how two groups of Koreans, Korean immigrants and early study abroad sojourners, enacted and adopted…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Language Role, Global Approach, Ideology
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Ngai, Phyllis Bo-yuen – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2007
The inclusive bilingual-education programme suggestions and insights presented here are derived from grassroots input on the Flathead Reservation. This study focuses on the emic point of view. Views from the inside are valuable because they provide authoritative interpretations of local conditions. The author conducted 101 interviews with 89…
Descriptors: Language Skill Attrition, Rural Schools, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism