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Download full textWilcox, Sherman; Wilcox, Phyllis – 1991
To help teachers and administrators of American Sign Language (ASL) design and implement effective ASL programs, this Digest answers questions about ASL and the essential components of an ASL program, including ASL course design, methods and approaches for teaching ASL as a second language, and ASL instructional materials. (nine references) (VWL)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Instructional Materials, Program Design, Second Language Instruction
Eddy, Peter A.; And Others – 1980
A study was undertaken in order to provide current data and comprehensive information about Chinese language instruction in United States higher education. This report is based on the responses to a survey in 1979. In addition to the discussion of the survey responses, an examination of changes that have taken place since a previous report in 1969…
Descriptors: Chinese, College Second Language Programs, Enrollment Trends, Financial Support
Schlusberg, Paula; Mueller, Tom – 1995
Frequently, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs for adults use volunteers as primary or auxiliary providers of instruction. Two primary national volunteer organizations and a number of other national organizations support volunteer ESL and basic literacy instruction, and many states have literacy councils that coordinate and provide…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Course Content
Short, Deborah J.; Willetts, Karen – 1991
This digest discusses the issues involved in implementing middle school foreign language programs. A number of implementation and instructional issues are highlighted, including: scheduling, staffing, teacher recruitment, teacher certification, staff development, curriculum development, teaching methods, and instructional materials. (VWL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Ciancone, Tom – 1996
A discussion of numeracy (the ability to cope confidently with the mathematical demands of everyday life), focuses on provision of numeracy instruction alongside English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction for learners with low literacy skills. It looks first at considerations and methods for assessing student numeracy needs, including the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Content
ERIC Review, 1998
The "ERIC Review" announces research results, publications, and new programs relevant to each issue's theme. This issue focuses on foreign language education in grades K-12. Articles include: "Second Language Learning: Everyone Can Benefit" (Kathleen M. Marcos); "Foreign Language Education in the United States: Trends and…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Rhodes, Nancy C.; Branaman, Lucinda E. – 1999
A 1996-97 national survey of elementary and secondary schools investigated current patterns and shifts in foreign language enrollment, languages and programs offered, teaching methodologies, teacher qualifications and training, and reactions to national reform issues. An introductory section of the survey report offers background information on…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Articulation (Education), Classroom Communication, Curriculum Design
