This paper provides a critical review of the literature between 1980 and 2005 on the evaluation of resources for computer-assisted language learning (CALL) with a particular emphasis on elementary education. An analysis of that literature indicates that there are a range of approaches to evaluation that have been somewhat monolithic and possibly…

Presents case supporting an interaction-centered approach in teaching second languages to young children by illustrating problems caused by a teacher-centered approach, such as concentration on the referential function of language, fear of error, task-centered learning strategies. (BK)

Describes a technique used to teach German to children whereby the children learn a fairy tale in German (in this case, "Hansel and Gretel") and then present the fairy tale as a play. In this way, the students learn basic vocabulary and expressions, German music, and simple folk dances. (SED)

A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN THE SPRING OF 1961 BY TWO EXPERIENCED TEACHERS OF THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (FLES). NEW AND OLD PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS CITIES WERE OBSERVED AND EVALUATED BY VISITS TO 62 SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN 29 STATES. AREAS OF CONCERN INCLUDED--(1) PROGRAM, (2) TEACHERS, (3) MATERIALS, (4) CLASSROOM…

A report of experimentation in three programs in the teaching of English, under the direction of the Danish Institute for Educational Research is presented. Six schools in the county of Holbaek (50 pupils from each school) participated in one program, the object of which was to find the optimum age level at which to begin the teaching of English.…

Classroom activities for foreign language in the elementary school (FLES) are presented. The languages covered are French, Spanish, and German. Suggestions are offered for use of repetition in the classroom for reading and writing, for testing, and for creating lesson plans. Classroom techniques such as dramatics, songs, and team competition are…

Suggests six changes in the teaching of foreign languages in the elementary school (FLES), among them increased attention to cultural understanding and the integration of FLES into the language arts program. (DD)

See FL 502 554 for companion article. (RS)

See FL 502 553 for companion article. (RS)

Describes the Japanese program at Mimosa Elementary School in Roswell, Georgia. The success of the program has been aided by collaborative team teaching, a spiraled curriculum, creative teaching methods, Teacher -made materials, and communication among teachers, parents, and administrators. he challenges are also discussed. (Author/VWL)

A colloquium convened at the Deutsches Haus in New York is summarized that brought together experts to discuss (1) the significance foreign languages have for other elementary school subjects, and (2) what function the other subjects serve for early foreign language learning. The following six topics, guided by session leaders, provided the…

This volume of bilingual program curriculum guides enunciates the basic framework of the program, dealing with the rationale, philosophy, and general goals and objectives. Recommendations for implementation, integration, and evaluation are also included. The rationale concentrates on the educational options offered through study of foreign…

Some of the problems encountered by elementary grade second language pupils when they do uncontextualized written exercises in numbered lists from a course book are discussed. Ways to partially overcome such problems are suggested. (RM)