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Download full textJianlin Yang; Nannaphat Saenghong; Nongyao Nawarat; Prasit Leepreecha – rEFLections, 2024
This paper investigates the implementation of the Dai language curriculum within a culturally diverse school setting in Xishuangbanna, China. Employing a qualitative research methodology, including semi-structured interviews, observation, and document analysis, the study examines three key aspects: curriculum implementation, diverse perspectives,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Modern Language Curriculum, Elementary Schools
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
Andersson, Theodore – Improving College and University Teaching, 1971
Describes progress and improvement in the process of language learning and teaching. (Editor/IR)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, FLES, Higher Education, Modern Language Curriculum
Peer reviewedShugg, A. N. – Babel, 1970
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools
National 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
Peer reviewedEppert, Franz – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1974
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Beginning Reading, Educational Strategies, FLES
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
Peer reviewedJohnstone, 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
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
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1974
Section 1 of this bibliography of materials contains a revised version of the 1969 edition of the same publication, with a few additional citations. This section includes a variety of references pertinent to the teaching of foreign languages, grouped under the following headings: aids in teaching; course outlines and guides; cultural aids from…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Book Catalogs, English (Second Language)
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
Johnston, Marjorie – 1968
Foreign language should become an integral part of the elementary school curriculum available to all students by the year 2000. Justification for including language instruction in the core of common learning includes such considerations as (1) language learning, cultural adjustments, and intercultural understanding can best be achieved in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Media, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
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
Blass, Rosanne J.; Weber, Barbara – 1977
The purpose of this study was to develop a third-year elementary French curriculum which integrated the oral-aural-visual and individualized approaches to language learning. The curriculum was based on a language arts approach which incorporated listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It was designed for use: (1) with students of average…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools
Edgerton, William B. – 1962
America's lag behind many countries in foreign language training, particularly the Soviet Union, is examined from the viewpoint of her ever-increasing need for foreign language proficiency in many areas. Differences between domestic and foreign curriculums are considered and a proposal is made, based on the specific assumption that what is needed…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Bilingual Teachers, Core Curriculum, Cultural Awareness
