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Olbert, Jurgen – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1978
Traces the history of the study of French in West Germany's educational system, and argues that French, and not English, should be the principal second language taught there. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), French
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Lafayette, Robert C. – Foreign Language Annals, 1978
A model for second language teachers includes the definition of basic content for all students, diagnosis, and a series of reinforcement and enrichment activities. Variation of the basic model are applied to three levels of instruction. (Author/SW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Instructional Innovation
Goodman, Dorothy B.; Scott, Glynis – 1981
This article describes the Washington International School, its history, curriculum, support services, and the International Baccalaureate program which is followed in the secondary level. The lower school is bilingual in its methodology. Students pursue their studies both in English and in their other "working language." In the secondary school,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Schools, Bilingualism, Cross Cultural Training, Elementary Secondary Education
Zapp, Franz Josef – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1978
Examines the second language learning situation in the Federal Republic of Germany and makes recommendations for its improvement. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1973
The Committee for General and Technical Education of the Council of Europe commissioned a comparative study of modern language teaching in European primary and secondary schools, the results of which are presented here. School systems and plans of primary and secondary education in the 21 member states of the CCC are reviewed, along with the…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiovisual Instruction, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism
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Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1977
An overview is provided of modern language instruction in British schools and the teaching of less able learners. French is taught most frequently, followed by German. The question of academic standards, demand from employers for speakers of foreign languages, views of university teachers, and the training of language teachers are discussed. (SW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Opportunities, French, German
Clarke, Joan – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Discusses the use of the York Group Graded Tests in French programs in English Comprehensive, Middle, and Secondary Schools. Commercial materials that can be used with the tests are indicated. (AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, French, German
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Hornsey, Alan – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1975
Argues in favor of teaching writing in the FL class. The following specifics are discussed: 1) When should writing begin? 2) When should written work occur in a largely oral lesson? 3) How is writing introduced? 4) Which written exercises are worth doing? 5) When can creative writing begin? 6) Writing as a response to reality. (KM)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Expository Writing, Language Instruction
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Beusch, Ann A.; DeLorenzo, William E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
The relationship of career education concepts to the foreign language curriculum is discussed. Efforts of the Maryland State Department of Education in fostering career education are reported. (RM)
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
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Johnstone, Richard – Language Testing, 2000
Discusses the role of assessment in determining whether the investment in an early start in a foreign language has been worthwhile, suggesting that it is important for reasons, such as feedback to parents and the public, informing national policy development, and school self evaluation. Describes an independent evaluation of modern languages in…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback
Phillips, June K., Ed. – 1981
This volume deals with issues in foreign language education that have come to the fore since the publication of the Report of the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies. It contains the following articles: "Action or Inaction: An Editorial Opinion," by June Phillips; (2) "ACTFL's 1980 Agenda: Intention…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, International Studies, Lobbying
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Scebold, C. Edward – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Stresses the need to synthesize techniques and methodologies, and to establish a central focus for beginning and intermediate programs of foreign language education in schools, higher education, and adult education programs. General conclusions and priorities are also offered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Higher Education
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Lazaruk, Wally – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1993
Describes the Multidimension Curriculum Model for developing a language curriculum and suggests a generic approach to selecting and sequencing learning objectives. Alberta Education used this model to design a new French-as-a-Second-Language program. The experience/communication, culture, language, and general language components at the beginning,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Difficulty Level
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Schulz, Renate A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1978
A discussion of foreign language education, especially the lack of common goals, proliferation of options and unrealistic demands made by instructional materials. Reinstatement of a general language requirement after a reexamination of the discipline for its contribution to basic humanistic goals and development of an articulated curriculum are…
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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Finocchiaro, Mary – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
Skills and attitudes needed by language teachers, characteristics of a well-designed curriculum, and other aspects of teaching and learning in foreign language and second language programs are outlined. (SW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Higher Education
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