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Peer reviewedCummins, James – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
A brief discussion of delayed instruction in native language reading in immersion programs where second language reading instruction is introduced in grade one. It is noted that long-term effects on a child's interest in reading and the extent of parental involvement in the reading process have not been investigated. (AMH)
Descriptors: Immersion Programs, Language Instruction, Language Programs, Learning Motivation
Hall, Wendell H. – Utah Language Quarterly, 1977
Kermess is a word of Flemish origin used in the course of time to designate a periodical outdoor festival. Known as "la kermesse" in France, "die Kermes" in Germany, and "la quermes" in Spain, by any name it has come to mean a small neighborhood carnival featuring games of chance and skill, music, refreshments,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communicative Competence (Languages), Community Involvement, Enrichment Activities
Download full textJohnston, Marjorie C.; Keesee, Elizabeth – 1964
Designed to acquaint parents with how modern languages are being taught in the schools today, this booklet discusses audiolingual aims and methods and explains the role of electronic equipment, visual aids, and modern textbooks in language instruction. A concluding section advises parents on how to encourage and guide their child's study of a…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, College Programs
Pacific Training and Technical Assistance Corp., Berkeley, CA. – 1974
Hong Kong Summer School, a Title III ESEA program in Oakland, California, proposed: (1) to remediate certain English Language errors of written expression in Chinese-speaking children in grades four through seven; (2) to facilitate instruction required to bring about student improvement by inservice meetings and planning; and (3) to actively…
Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Americans, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Office of Public Information and Publications. – 1977
Regulations adopted in 1977 by the Alaska State Board of Education governing bilingual-bicultural education in Alaska are presented. The procedure for the initial identification of language dominance in students is set forth. Obligations of school districts toward their non-English-speaking students are detailed. Parental and community involvement…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education
HAYMAN, JOHN L., JR.; AND OTHERS – 1964
DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THE PROJECT, PARENTS OF FIFTH-GRADE SPANISH STUDENTS WERE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE BY VIEWING THE TELEVISED INSTRUCTION WITH THE CHILD, PRACTICING SPANISH WITH HIM AT HOME, AND USING THE PARENT GUIDEBOOK AND PHONOGRAPH RECORD PROVIDED FOR THE COURSE. THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN OF PARENT PARTICIPANTS ON…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Demography, Educational Television, Family Influence
Kunkle, John F., Ed. – 1975
This report presents eight articles dealing with several aspects of foreign languages in the elementary schools (FLES) and bilingual education. "Why? What? How?" by M. Woodruff presents a view of the present situation of and future potential for FLES in the U.S. In "Reaction to: 'Why? What? How?'" R. Brooks raises questions…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth
Arce, Aaron; Sosa, Xavier – 1974
A summary report is presented of the first of two interviews with a random sample of parents of kindergarten and third grade students in the project. Undertaken as part of the evaluation of the Parental Involvement Component of the ESAA Bilingual/Bicultural Project, the interviews had a twofold objective: (1) to measure the degree of home support…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Formative Evaluation
Ligon, Glynn – 1974
A summary report is presented of the first of two interviews with a random sample of parents of kindergarten, third and sixth grade students in the project. Undertaken as part of the evaluation of the Parental Involvement Component of the Title VII Bilingual Project, the interviews had a twofold objective: (1) to measure the degree of home support…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Federal Programs
Mills, Faynell; And Others – 1977
This handbook is addressed to elementary school teachers, in an attempt to answer the following questions: (1) What is bilingual-bicultural education? (2) Why have bilingual-bicultural education? (3) Who is it for? (4) When should such education begin? (5) How does such a program start?, (6) What should a teacher having only a few students with…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Classroom Design
PDF pending restorationCompton City Schools, CA. – 1972
This document contains the continuation proposal for the fourth grade Compton bilingual education program. A review of the third year is included with details on process evaluation, project personnel and duties, new vocabulary developed by the project for lexical references, and inservice training of teachers. Information concerning the proposed…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teacher Aides, Curriculum Design
Chicago Board of Education, IL. – 1974
This handbook is designed for school administrators, teachers, parents, and community groups who are interested in establishing a bilingual education program in their school. Since it is intended to be a practical, step-by-step guide to bilingual education, the handbook emphasizes the process of developing a program, pointing out alternatives…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Community Involvement
Crane, Vicki Ann – 1978
The first section of this paper consists of an examination of the relevant research and literature concerning the conclusion that an effective ESL (English as a second language) program for Mexican-American college students must combine the teaching of language and culture. Four domains are isolated and defined: EFL (English as a foreign…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, College Students, Communication (Thought Transfer)
