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Buteau, M. F.; And Others – 1984
The first in a planned series of three annual evaluations of an innovative French second language program in a Quebec (province) school district includes a brief program description, discussion of the evaluation methodology, and presentation of the results of the Spring, 1984 testing that is the focal point of the evaluation. The evaluation…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Grittner, Frank M. – 1981
One of ten studies commissioned to investigate research needs and to stimulate planning activities, this paper identifies and summarizes key issues within the area of second language teaching. The discussion is developed in three main sections: (1) a summary of research efforts from 1960-1980; (2) identification of research gaps; and (3) statement…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Language Proficiency, Language Teachers, Literature Reviews
Download full textCui, Songren – 1995
A discussion of student and program assessment in the context of Chinese language instruction looks at theory and methods of assessment, and proposes that norm-referenced language proficiency testing is inadequate to evaluate student achievement and program effectiveness. It is further proposed that criterion-referenced tests are more appropriate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chinese, Criterion Referenced Tests, Individual Differences
Barfield, Susan C.; Rhodes, Nancy C. – 1993
This paper describes the partial immersion program (PIP) at Key Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. In this program, which has completed its seventh year, half the day is taught in English and half in Spanish. The review of the program, which included classroom observations, teacher and staff interviews, and student assessment, revealed a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, English
Torney-Purta, Judith V. – 1981
One of ten studies commissioned to investigate research needs and to stimulate planning activities, this paper addresses its recommendations to the National Institute of Education (NIE), the National Assessment, and other agencies with potential capacity to conduct or facilitate research in international education. A major part of the paper is…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Attitude Measures, Cultural Education, Educational Assessment
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1993
The statement presents a consensus of what South Carolina educators expect children to know and be able to do in foreign languages, and the changes needed in the educational system to support what teachers and students do in the classroom. It is not a curriculum guide, but is intended for use by policymakers, instructional leaders, teachers, and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Cooperation
