Examines several of the key decisions to be made when designing a program model for an elementary school foreign language program and relates them to the three most common forms of elementary school programs: FLES, FLEX, and immersion, and to the resources that may be available to a local community. (SED)

Describes the diversity of Latin programs from elementary through high school. Discusses five essential characteristics of Latin textbooks for the 21st century. (EKN)

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…

Akron's elementary language program is designed to prepare students for a systematic study of a foreign language. Akron emphasizes language as a necessity. Learning a foreign language on the elementary level seems to make children more aware of language in general and helps them to improve their skills in English. (JN)

DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL AUTHORITIES IN A SPECIFIC NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THIS STUDY PRESENTS FACTS AND OPINIONS WHICH WILL BEAR UPON THE AREA'S DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO ADD FLES TO ITS CURRICULUM. IN FOUR OF THE CHAPTERS, THERE IS INFORMATION ABOUT--(1) RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DECISIONS, (2) RESEARCH IN TEACHING FLES, (3) THE DISTRICT'S…

A discussion of the relevance of foreign languages to high school and college students seeking employment after graduation is presented. In addition, the significance of teaching culture in a foreign language curriculum as exemplified by the FLES program of the Eugene, Oregon, public school system is discussed. The relevance of language study is…

In response to requests of adult students for foreign language instruction for their kindergarten and elementary school aged children, and after researching the availability of such instruction in the area, Tarrant County Junior College developed a series of nonsequential courses of 12 lessons each on common topics such as parts of the body, the…

Discusses the introduction of languages other than English (LOTE) into primary schools in Australia, focusing on curriculum planning, classroom methodology, and student transition from primary to secondary language programs. Emphasizes the need to break down the barriers between primary and secondary second language instruction. (15 references)…

Programs for the teaching of foreign language to groups both in and out of the schools are examined for reasons why they were not successful. Emphasis is placed on faulty planning and insufficient funding. A proposal is made that the National Institute of Education undertake an investigation of present centers of bilingual and bicultural education…

This volume in a series of annual reports focuses on FLES as an integral part of the elementary school curriculum. The areas investigated in this study include ways in which FLES programs can make significant contributions in helping elementary pupils to develop necessary skills for vocational, social, and economic competence; to gain access to…

Curricular changes at all levels of foreign language education provide alternate ways to provide valid learning experiences. There is new freedom for students to explore varying time arrangements, different learning styles, diverse content, and various locations for instruction. A discussion of student learning styles concerns individualization,…

THE EXPERIENCE OF FLES TEACHERS WITH "BONJOUR LINE" (FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE) AND "VOIX ET IMAGES DE FRANCE" (SIXTH GRADE) IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRENCH CURRICULUM OVER A 2-YEAR PERIOD IN SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO, HAS RESULTED IN A NUMBER OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE WAYS IN WHICH AMERICAN AND FRENCH…

This report presents an evaluation of the Louisiana state-wide program of French instruction at the primary level for the academic year 1972-73. The aims of the program were to show that second language learning is feasible and beneficial, can fit within the educational priorities of the Louisiana school system, and is valuable for both anglophone…

The foreign language education program in the department of curriculum and instruction at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville has worked with the Morgan County School System to develop a foreign language experience (FLEX) program in Spanish for that district. The program has three phases: (1) 1 year of in-service instruction in language and…