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Direct linkAshbourne, Dianne; Andres, Lesley – Canadian Journal of Education, 2015
In this study, we explore the impact that parents have on the participation of their children in extracurricular activities (ECAs) in a sample of Canadian parents with children between the ages of four and 17. Employing a concurrent, nested, mixed methods strategy, we use the insights gained through semi-structured interviews with parents to…
Descriptors: Athletics, Music Education, Second Language Learning, Leadership
Rivers, William P.; Robinson, John P. – Modern Language Journal, 2012
We present results of 2006 and 2008 replications of the 2000 General Social Survey (GSS), which included nine questions on languages other than English (LOEs) spoken (Robinson, Rivers, & Brecht, 2006). In 2000, 26% claimed they could speak another language, with 10% saying they could speak it "very well." In 2000, foreign language…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Student Attitudes, National Security, Second Language Learning
Parkin, Michael; And Others – 1987
Canadian research relevant to French immersion program development in Ontario is reviewed and summarized. The review includes studies on six program or instructional aspects: (1) attitudes and motivation of immersion students and parents; (2) achievement of immersion students in English language arts and other subjects; (3) French proficiency and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness
