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Ingram, D. E. – 1979
The concept of survival language is described as arising from the need to develop practical skills in students, which in turn requires the identification of the tasks or speech acts the learner wants to carry out. The development by the Australian Adult Migrant Education Program of a notional-functional approach (the "On-Arrival" program…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Theories, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Download full textIngram, D. E. – 1994
The value of foreign language education at the elementary school level for Australia is discussed from two perspectives: its contribution to tolerance of cultural diversity within Australian society and its contribution to Australia's role in the global society. Reference is made to a variety of studies and commission reports. First, the…
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Liberties, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Education
Ingram, D. E. – 1989
While Australian policy supports cultural diversity and promotes language instruction, public attitudes and the resources available for language education are not favorable. The lack of progress may be attributed in part to the nature of decision-making processes, resulting in unbalanced and ill-conceived policy. National language policy-making…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries
Ingram, D. E.; Farrell-Jones, Mary – 1982
This submission to the Australian Senate Standing Committee on Education and the Arts focuses on issues related to language and public policy. It discusses the diversified and international nature of Australian society, and considers language enrollments, the role of English as the dominant language and the one used for international…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy, English (Second Language)
Ingram, D. E. – 1982
The role of different types of testing instruments in second language programs is discussed. Knowledge-based tests, including discrete-point and integrative tests are contrasted with direct tests, including the Foreign Service Institute Scale and the Australian Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ASLPR). The ASLPR is described in detail in terms…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language)
Ingram, D. E. – 1987
A discussion of language policy making and its place in a nation's economic and social development uses Australia's experience as a case study. In particular, it reviews the factors such as multiculturalism and international relations that have led to the development of a national language policy, and examines the interim documents and the…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Correlation, Economic Development, Educational Assessment
