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Durette, Roland – Modern Language Journal, 1972
Descriptors: FLES, Language Skills, Language Tests, Program Evaluation
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Lee, William R. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
The problem of when to begin foreign language instruction is considered. Detailed criticism is made of the conclusions of "Primary French in the Balance." An early start may be favored because of the effect on children's minds, and teaching and school improvements may solve problems of transition to advanced stages. (CHK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, FLES, Language Instruction, Language Programs
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Burstall, Clare – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
A British experiment in teaching French in primary schools was evaluated from 1964-1974 by the National Foundation for Educational Research. This paper describes the experiment and the students, their progress, and results of the study. (CHK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, FLES, French, Language Instruction
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Kunkle, John F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
This article questions the validity of many conclusions of the ten-year experiment with teaching French in primary schools in England and Wales in the report, "Primary French in the Balance." Some conclusions are based on restricted opinion conflicting with report data. Parallels are drawn with the "Pennsylvania Project." (CHK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, FLES, French, Language Instruction
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Mirsky, Jerome G. – Hispania, 1969
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), FLES, French, Instructional Materials
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Fischer, Willi W.; And Others – Modern Language Journal, 1971
Based on a presentation delivered to the Washington Association of Foreign Language Teachers, March 19, 1971. (DS)
Descriptors: Community Influence, Community Relations, FLES, German
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Barik, Henri C.; Swain, Merrill – Modern Language Journal, 1976
This paper presents the results of an evaluation of a bilingual education program for English-speaking pupils, grades 1-4, in Ontario. It is a partial French immersion program, with instruction in French or English half of each day. Evaluative tests are described, and English and French language skills examined. (CHK)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, Elementary Education, English
Buckby, M. – Audio-Visual Language Learning, 1976
This article is a criticism of the NFER report, which evaluated primary school French in England. The following are discussed: factors not considered in the report, whether the conclusions were justified by the evidence, the validity of the tests, and whether the report really evaluates primary school French. (KM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, FLES, French, Language Instruction
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Edwards, Henry P.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
A comparison was made of an early French immersion program and an English language elementary program. Major trends resulting from the comparison are summarized. Comments and criticisms are made by three guest analysts. (RM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Elementary Education, FLES
Fairfield Public Schools, CT. – 1968
Presented in this report are the procedures, results, and recommendations of a study conducted in Fairfield, Connecticut in which high school students with FLES backgrounds were compared with non-FLES peers in terms of language skills and interest in foreign language study. A summary of findings on student interest in language study is presented…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, FLES, Followup Studies, Language Skills
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Gray, Vicky A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
The results of an evaluation of a New Brunswick elementary school immersion program show that native speakers of English do not achieve the same proficiency in French language skills as they do in English. This is due to their limited exposure to native French speaking models outside the classroom. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, English, FLES
Hu, Xue-mei – 1998
Project CLASS (Chinese Language Achievement through Sequential Study), a federally-funded program, introduced the study of Chinese language and culture at Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School (Hawaii), forming the foundation of an instructional program to be continued through middle and high school, to meet state foreign language standards. In its…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Rate, Federal Programs, FLES
Ghini, Costantino; And Others – 1973
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…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, FLES, French
Buteau, M.; Gougeon, H. – 1985
Results are presented of a five-year evaluation of an experimental bilingual kindergarten and elementary program with instruction in French for native English-speakers, including information about the program's design (including materials and teaching activities) and student achievement. It was found that the participating children profited from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education Programs, Elementary Education, English
Buteau, M.; Gougeon, H. – 1984
The fifth yearly progress report of a bilingual kindergarten and elementary program offering French-language instruction to native English-speakers is based on test results showing the progress of former program pupils in grades 1-4 during the 1983-84 school year. Progress in grades 1-4 was assessed by classroom observation and individual and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education Programs, English, Experimental Programs
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