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Download full textScarino, Angela; And Others – 1988
The Australian Language Levels (ALL) Project offers a coherent model for elementary and secondary language curriculum design. Book 2 of the four-volume series elaborates on each of the major features of the ALL Project proposal for language curricula outlined in Book 1, focusing on the syllabus, suggesting possible content at different…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Course Organization
Palma, Elvina L.; Myer, Bettye J. – 1988
A discussion of the use of science activities as a technique for second language instruction focuses on its application in both immersion and more traditional pull-out programs in the elementary school. First, a rationale for the use of hands-on science experiences in grade school second language classes is presented, noting the value of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Lavoie, Jacinthe – 1989
A shift in instructional focus to student needs and interests spurred the development of a different approach to French second language program design in Alberta. A practical curriculum planning model is offered that is based on: (1) communicative and student-centered activities; (2) responsiveness to teacher needs; and (3) supporting planning for…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Unger, J. Marshall; And Others – 1993
The framework presented here is intended to provide general guidance in the design of curricula for teaching introductory Japanese to English-speaking students at the high school and college levels. It is not a course syllabus or statement of specific instructional outcomes. It has three purposes: (1) to assist Japanese language teachers in…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Course Organization
Purdue Univ., Calumet, IN. Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures. – 1986
A statewide Indiana study designed to pilot selected learning outcomes in foreign language programs is reported. It investigated the usefulness of the state's "Guide to Proficiency-Based Instruction in Modern Foreign Languages for Indiana Schools." The report outlines the project's background, the need for proficiency-based goals, the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College School Cooperation, Competency Based Education
Brown, James Dean – 1995
A systematic approach to second language curriculum development is outlined, enumerating the phases and activities involved in developing and implementing a sound and effective language program. The first chapter describes a system whereby all language teaching activities can be classified into approaches, syllabuses, techniques, exercises, or…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Curtain, Helena; Pesola, Carol Ann Bjornstad – 1994
This book is designed as both a methods text and practical guide for school districts and teachers involved in foreign language instruction at the elementary and middle school levels (grades K-8). Its primary concern is with majority-language speakers and with beginning-level classes. Brief introductory sections outline key concepts for success.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
Pasko, Edward Anthony – 1992
This handbook provides guidelines and forms for evaluating second language teachers' performance and second language programs. The first section, which addresses the supervision and evaluation of language teachers, outlines basic principles (supervisory goals, evaluator attitudes, supervisory visits, and follow-up conferences), gives instructions…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques
Rosenbush, Marcia H., Ed. – Iowa FLES Newsletter, 1995
The first ten years (30 issues) of the newsletter for Iowa teachers of foreign language in the elementary school (FLES) contain a variety of articles on both curricular and extracurricular FLES programs and teaching. Topics addressed include: teacher certification; summer language camps; multicultural education and cultural awareness; program…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Conferences, Cultural Education
