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Download full textKunkle, John F., Ed. – 1975
This report presents eight articles dealing with several aspects of foreign languages in the elementary schools (FLES) and bilingual education. "Why? What? How?" by M. Woodruff presents a view of the present situation of and future potential for FLES in the U.S. In "Reaction to: 'Why? What? How?'" R. Brooks raises questions…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Dept. of Vocational, Adult and Community Education. – 1982
A program of studies, instructional resources, and suggestions for activities and materials are presented for use by teachers in an elementary school foreign language program. The program provides supplemental elementary-level instruction for children in such languages as French, German, and Spanish. The program is primarily oral and stresses…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Cultural Awareness
BOTTIGLIA, WILLIAM F. – 1962
INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME ARE THE REPORTS ON CURRENT ISSUES IN LANGUAGE TEACHING DEVELOPED BY THE WORKING COMMITTEES OF THE 1962 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES. DISCUSSIONS OF THE NATURE AND IMPLICATIONS OF LINGUISTICS, ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR LANGUAGE TEACHING, AND ITS APPLICATION TO GRAMMAR, DRILLS, TEXTBOOKS, AND LANGUAGE…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Autoinstructional Aids, Conference Reports, Educational Problems
JONES, GEORGE FENWICK, ED. – 1964
THE REPORTS OF THE WORKING COMMITTEES OF THE 1964 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES RELATE TO THE PRACTICES INVOLVED IN IDEAL ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND HIGHER EDUCATION LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ON FLES PROGRAMS, DEVELOPED BY CONRAD J. SCHMITT AND HIS COMMITTEE, ARE DISCUSSIONS OF FLES MATERIALS AND…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Language Programs, Conference Reports, Course Objectives
MacRae, Margit W. – 1957
This guide for FLES Spanish teachers combines a discussion of teaching methods and techniques with appendixes of teaching materials. Story and dialogue approaches are explained and opportunities for the use of Spanish in the classroom are included. Teaching techniques described include pictures and props, tapes, records, TV, games, songs, choral…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Community Resources
Wingard, Harold B. – 1968
This cooperative research project, supported by the Office of Education Bureau of Research, attempts to answer questions on the effectiveness of reading instruction during a sixth grade beginning Spanish program. Major areas studied include: (1) the effects of reading instruction on listening, speaking, and reading skills, (2) the amounts of…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Course Content, Elementary School Students
Andersson, Theodore – 1969
This comprehensive study examines foreign languages in the elementary school (FLES) in the history of education in America, described as a continual struggle between quality and mediocrity. The main chapters treat: (1) a view of current practices, (2) a rationale for foreign language teaching and FLES, (3) the history of FLES teaching: 1840-1967,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational History, Educational Improvement, Educational Philosophy
Metropolitan School Study Council, New York, NY. – 1956
This committee report considers premises for foreign language instruction in elementary schools (FLES) and offers ideas culled from analyses of FLES syllabi. Major attention is directed to administrative problems and indicated solutions including student selection and election, teacher recruitment, suggestions for certification, choice of language…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Annotated Bibliographies, Articulation (Education), Committees
Lipton, Gladys C., Ed.; Spaar-Rauch, Virginia, Ed. – 1970
This annual report considers major changes in education in general and offers numerous suggestions to FLES teachers, supervisors, and administrators for revamping current FLES programs in the light of current socioeconomic pressures. Articles pertaining to two broad areas--alternatives in FLES programs and in training FLES teachers--include: (1)…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction
Lipton, Gladys C., Ed.; Spaar-Rauch, Virginia, Ed. – 1970
This annual report considers major changes in education in general and offers numerous suggestions to FLES teachers, supervisors, and administrators for revamping current FLES programs in the light of current socioeconomic pressures. Articles pertaining to two broad areas--alternatives in FLES programs and in training FLES teachers--include: (1)…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction
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Direct linkChristian, Donna; Pufahl, Ingrid U.; Rhodes, Nancy C. – Educational Leadership, 2005
Numerous reports and articles have decried the mediocrity of U.S. students' foreign language skills and have called for improved language education. One study that looked at foreign language education in 19 countries suggests several characteristics of successful foreign language programs: starting early, providing an articulated framework,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Heritage Education, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
Shrum, Judith L. – 1985
Evaluation of a French and Spanish second language program in grades four through seven of a rural school system has begun with a formative evaluation for the first three years and will conclude with a one-year summative evaluation. The research questions focus on four concerns: (1) school personnel and parent perceptions of the program during its…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Attitudes, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives
White, Ruth; And Others – 1975
Each panelist described the program in his school or district. Donald Fraser discussed the elementary school French program in North Vancouver which started in October 1974 and includes ten pilot schools. Classes are held for twenty minutes each day. The materials used were written by Canadian authors and have considerable Canadian content.…
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Elementary Education, FLES, French
Rhodes, Nancy C.; And Others – 1981
The status of foreign language in the elementary school (FLES) is discussed in an attempt to dispell the myth that there are few successful FLES programs in the U.S. Results of an eight-state survey show that 18% of the responding elementary schools report that they do teach foreign language. Descriptions of eighteen innovative programs confirm…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, FLES
Wantagh Public Schools, NY. – 1968
These materials attempt to illuminate some of the effects of the Wantagh FLES program on high school language work and on the attitudes of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Analyses are made of the performances of Wantagh High School French students on the Modern Language Association (MLA) Cooperative Foreign Language Tests for…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Audiolingual Methods, FLES, High School Graduates
