Problems and priorities in teacher education are discussed in this collection of writings, not only in relation to countries in the Western world, but also in developing countries and communist states. Section 1, "Problems and Perspectives," presents articles on: (1) changing priorities in teacher education (William Taylor); (2) industrialized…

A project to develop, implement, and evaluate a vocational English as a second language program for limited English proficient (LEP) adults is described. The major concern of North Orange County Community College District, California, was to serve the vocational education needs, and vocational English need in particular, of the limited English…

The communication activities described in this guide for English as a second language students emphasize functional competence over passive knowledge and focus on verbal strategies which enable students to interact. Communicative competencies are highlighted through stress on developmental levels (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and…

This handbook was developed to suggest an approach for language development in the elementary school that uses existing curricula and the child's experiences to help students develop the language skills necessary for success in school and society. After an introductory chapter on the theories of language learning and teaching, the guide provides:…

Guidelines and techniques for assisting limited English proficient students in adjusting to their new environment and learning to communicate in English are provided for classroom teachers without previous training in teaching English as a second language. The language and cultural differences of minority students in Utah are noted so that…

In this paper there is a description of and rationale for a cultural orientation for Chinese scientists going abroad for research and further study. The orientation provides (1) knowledge about and awareness of the foreign scientific culture, (2) experience in the foreign scientific culture through simulated events in a foreign language setting,…

A handbook for the organization and implementation of an elementary school foreign language program presents guidelines for teachers and PTA liaisons. The program provides supplemental elementary-level instruction for children in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, and Arabic. Much of the program planning and organization is conducted by…

Practical procedures for individualizing instruction for foreign language and English as a second language students are suggested. It is suggested that concrete, high-interest activities can provide meaningful language practice for small groups, as can traditional exercises redesigned for individual or small-group work. The concrete activities…

This comprehensive replication model for a preschool bilingual education curriculum presents learning strategies in developed lesson plans encompassing English syntax, Spanish syntax, phono-visual skills, and auditory strand and content. Preceding the lesson plans the document provides a statement of educational philosophy composed of itemized…

The materials status report for Pashto, the national language of Afghanistan, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Pashto, the areas where it is spoken, its…

The materials status report for Slovak, the official language of the Slovak republic in Czechoslovakia, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for reading various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Slovak, the areas…

The materials status report for Somali, the official language of Somalia, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Somali, the areas where it is spoken, its major…

The materials status report for Amharic, the dominant language of Ethiopia, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Amharic, the areas where it is spoken, its…

The materials status report for Khmer, the majority and official language of Cambodia, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Khmer, the areas where it is spoken,…

The materials status report for Sinhala, the majority and official language of Sri Lanka, is one of a series intended to provide the nonspecialist with a picture of the availability and quality of texts for teaching various languages to English speakers. The report consists of: (1) a brief narrative description of Sinhala, the areas where it is…