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Van Bourg, Shirley L. – 1983
In teaching introductory English as a second language to nonliterate adult refugees, the focus should initially be on oral skills. The literature on characteristics of recent Southeast Asian refugees and suggested curriculum strategies is reviewed in order to determine the appropriate curriculum and methods for this group. A curriculum for…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adults, English (Second Language), Illiteracy
Boyd, John; Boyd, Mary Ann – 1982
The Indochinese student brings a unique set of linguistic, cultural, and psychological problems to the English as a second language (ESL) classroom. Indochinese refugees may be illiterate in their first language, lack the prior education needed to cope with a formalized learning situation, have traditional learning and study patterns that…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dialogs (Language), English (Second Language), Indochinese
Phap, Dam Trung – 1981
This is a manual for teachers of Indochinese students. The manual begins with brief cultural, linguistic, and historical descriptions of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodian people. The tenets of animism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity, as practiced in Indochina are reviewed. Also discussed are Indochinese attitudes toward learning and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cambodians, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Background
Baack, Gaile; And Others – 1981
This curriculum guide was developed for use in teaching refugee women (especially Indochinese refugee women) to function in mainstream U.S. society. Following a section that suggests methods and materials, the guide contains 13 units that cover the following topics: personal information; everyday activities; clothing; food; telephone; home care…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Basic Education, Course Content, Daily Living Skills
Ranard, Don; Hazerson, Wayne – 1981
This guide brings together two articles on the teaching of reading to Indochinese refugee adults who are illiterate, semiliterate, or non-Roman alphabet literate. In "Teaching Literacy to Adult Non-Native Speakers of English," Don Ranard addresses the questions of placement in literacy classes, native vs. English literacy, teaching…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Asian Americans, English (Second Language), Indochinese
World Education, Inc., New York, NY. – 1983
This handbook contains a hands-on curriculum for teaching everyday living skills to English as a Second Language students, especially those who have had little formal education. It emphasizes students' use of language and an understanding of U.S. culture to communicate and get along. Although designed for Southeast Asian refugees, it can be used…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Education
World Education, Inc., New York, NY. – 1984
This teacher's handbook is the second part of a two-volume curriculum designed to assist teachers providing instruction in vocational English as a second language (ESL) to Indochinese refugees. The main section of the guide, consisting of 24 hands-on core lessons, includes learning activities geared toward helping students develop prevocational,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques
Lolla, Raymond S. – 1985
The purpose of this project was to develop three mailing brochures that would describe the basic cultural differences that exist among the prominent bilingual groups in Eastern Pennsylvania. These brochures could be used to enhance the vocational education environment by providing the vocational instructor working with limited English speaking…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Cambodians, Cultural Background
World Education, Inc., New York, NY. – 1983
This curriculum handbook uses a hands-on approach to teaching basic skills and language for the U.S. workplace to students who are not familiar with many common tools and procedures. Although designed for Southeast Asian refugees, the curriculum can be adapted for use with other groups, including older adults or young people. The handbook consists…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum, Educational Resources