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Download full textHarper, Jane; Lively, Madeleine – 1988
Five units of instruction for teaching vocabulary and higher order thinking skills in foreign language classes are presented. Introductory material considers the differences between language fluency and communication, and lists higher order thinking skills as: (1) classifying, verifying, hypothesizing; (2) making associations and generalizing; (3)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Second Language Programs, Language Skills, Second Language Instruction
Harper, Jane – 1989
Even during the 1970's when diminished national interest in foreign language study was reflected in declining enrollments at most colleges, Tarrant County Junior College (TCJC) was able to maintain a vigorous language program by emphasizing oral communication and developing a flexible curriculum. Since 1975, the college has offered its preparatory…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHarper, Jane – ADFL Bulletin, 1991
Addresses the issue of foreign language instruction for elementary and junior high school children in Texas, and describes and assesses a five-week workshop that was designed to help teachers improve their language skills and instruct them in teaching methodology. (10 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Junior High School Students
