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Pelz, Manfred – Franzosisch Heute, 1974
First the author discusses the question of the most propitious age for beginning the learning of a second language. He then describes the experimental FLES curriculum of the State of Baden-Wurttemberg and analyzes its results to date. (Text is in German.) (TL)
Descriptors: FLES, French, Language Instruction, Modern Language Curriculum
Peer reviewedCulajevic, Radmila – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1974
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Elementary Education, Experimental Teaching, FLES
Download full textNational Education Association, Washington, DC. Dept. of Foreign Languages. – 1969
Parents' most frequent questions about foreign language programs in U.S. public schools are answered in this leaflet. Topics briefly covered include (1) the problem of who should study a foreign language, (2) the selection of a foreign language, (3) the advantages of early language training, (4) the amount of time needed for competence in the…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Classical Languages, FLES, Language Instruction
Strasheim, Lorraine A. – Foreign Lang Ann, 1970
Text of a presentation delivered at a pre-conference symposium at the Third Annual Meeting of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) on November 25, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (DS)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Objectives, FLES, Individualized Instruction
PDF pending restorationPetherbridge, Douglas – Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1976
This paper first addresses the issue of the contradictory nature of informed opinion and advice in the foreign language field today. It goes on to consider such controversial topics as the introduction of the written symbol, teaching the language versus teaching about it, teaching culture, the usefulness of FLES, and individualization. The…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Cultural Education, FLES, Grammar
Pillet, Roger A., Ed. – 1967
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…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
BRISLEY, LEONARD; DUHON, DOROTHY – 1964
A NEED FOR NEW CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES TO APPRAISE OBJECTIVELY THE COMPETENCIES AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHERS OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES HAS RESULTED IN THIS HANDBOOK TO DESCRIBE WAYS OF OBSERVING VARIOUS FACTORS AND DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING PERFORMANCE. TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT ARE SUCH FACTORS AS THE TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES IN THE…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, FLES, Language Instruction
Hunter, Madeline – 1971
Learning theory inherent in concepts related to and including individualized instruction in FLES is explored in this article. A distinction is made between individualized activity and individualized instruction. Differences which distinguish the FLES learning environment from the secondary school language learning situation are pointed out.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
STREVENS, PETER – 1965
GREAT BRITAIN'S LANGUAGE TEACHING PROFESSION HAS BECOME INVOLVED IN RESOLVING THE NEW DEMANDS PUT ON THE PROFESSION BY THE GREAT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGES OF THE PAST 25 YEARS. THE FIRST OF THE TWO MAIN TRENDS OF THIS REVOLUTION CONCERNS ORGANIZATION. MOST RADICAL AMONG THE CHANGES IN THIS AREA HAVE BEEN (1) THE DEVELOPMENT, IN THE NEW…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Instruction, College Language Programs, Educational Change
Brooks, Nelson – Foreign Language Beacon, 1970
An overview of foreign language instruction is seen as a spectrum composed of five distinct areas. The speech includes discussion of concepts related to the curriculum, linguistics, psychology, culture, and a "Master Plan". The author comments on the importance of understanding that language instruction, as an academic pursuit, is directly related…
Descriptors: Culture, FLES, Humanities, Instructional Program Divisions
POLITZER, ROBERT L. – 1965
THE AMBIGUITY AND AMBIVALENCE THAT CHARACTERIZE ALL DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY ARE DERIVED FROM THE "DOUBLE NATURE" OF THE SUBJECT. TO COMPLICATE THE SITUATION FURTHER, THERE IS NO CERTAINTY THAT EITHER THE "CONDITIONED" OR "CONCEPTUAL" MODES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING REALLY COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER. THE…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Concept Teaching, Conditioning
Massachusetts Foreign Language Association. – 1966
An outline of the program of this 1966 conference at Wellesley College and transcripts of the speeches presented are included. A keynote address by Kenneth Mildenberger discusses language teacher preparation, research problems, and various teacher organizations. Three addresses consider prevention of a discontinum in elementary schools (Lincoln…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Language Programs, Conference Reports, FLES
Sparkman, Lee, Ed. – 1966
This Report presents an exploratory preview of the problem of teaching culture at the elementary school level in foreign language programs. Two basic premises underlie this study: (1) the study of foreign languages and cultures is an essential part of the education of today's children, and (2) language and culture are inseparable, that is, to…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Enrichment
PDF pending restorationThompson, Mary P.; And Others – 1958
This is the first in a series of texts in a conversational Spanish course for elementary school children. Fifteen basic units present introductory linguistic patterns and cultural insights into the lives of Spaniards. They include: (1) Greetings, Identifications, and Farewells, (2) Some Classroom Objects and Instructions, (3) Colors, (4) More…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Basic Skills, Conversational Language Courses, Cultural Education
PDF pending restorationThompson, Mary P.; And Others – 1960
This teacher's guide for use in a fourth-grade French course concentrates on the development of basic audiolingual skills. Twelve lessons, each containing an exposition, dialogue, teaching procedures, and dialogue adaptation, emphasize the use of French during classroom instruction. Lessons include: (1) a review unit, (2) "La chemise neuve," (3)…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Conversational Language Courses, Cultural Education, Elementary Schools
