This study explored the perspectives of 27 Latino teacher candidates regarding the impact of a teacher-education program that promoted bilingualism, dialogue, cultural relevance, and cultural integrity. Data were collected through a questionnaire and a focus group interview. Findings reveal that a bilingual-bicultural learning community supported…

This paper argues for the development of a new type of combined bilingual and bicultural/multicultural program or curriculum based on recent research. Some issues concerning bilingual education are addressed, followed by a short review of the findings of ethnographers concerning cultural differences in the classroom. The applicability of the Whorf…

A study of a St. Croix bilingual education program looked at parent involvement from the program's beginning to the present and at parent recommendations for more meaningful involvement. A random sample of parents representing students at all grade levels was drawn from school records. The parents were surveyed by questionnaire, and interviewed.…

The first part of the leader's guide for the workshop on bilingual program evaluation design is presented. The two-part guide is accompanied by a participant's handbook and a workshop text. The evaluation design workshop is the second of five 4-hour workshops designed to meet the basic information needs of teachers and administrators with little…

The second part of the leader's guide for the workshop on bilingual program evaluation design is presented. The two-part guide is accompanied by a participant's handbook and a workshop text. The evaluation design workshop is the second of five 4-hour workshops designed to meet the basic information needs of teachers, administrators, evaluators,…

Discusses the importance of improving bilingual education in Hong Kong. Concentrating on the secondary level, seven models of bilingual education are examined along with the pre-conditions for successful implementation. Advocates proficiency examinations as a prerequisite for entering courses taught in English and supports development of bilingual…

Discusses the definition, recipients, and effectiveness of bilingual education; traces the legal history of the concept and the various attempts in search of a constitutional right to bilingual education; and summarizes the present interpretation by courts. (MLF)

Bilingual programs offer an opportunity for Canadian citizenship preparation if courses focus on: (1) mastering factual information; (2) understanding Canadian culture and how its systems work; and (3) using what has been learned in the courses. (Author/CB)

This study examined the results of a case study of a school that labels itself as a bilingual school. The study examines and describes language use in bilingual classrooms in the school and language use in the larger school environment outside of the classroom. (52 references) (JL)

Suggests that a new perspective is needed on the "great debate" in literacy instruction between whole language and phonics. Proposes an approach that integrates comprehension and decoding into a system designed around the principles of student-centered, authentic instruction in a socially engaging context. Considers the advantages of…

The Alaskan Eskimos are an indigenous people beset by underemployment, economic dependency, low self-esteem, and feelings of inferiority in the face of the dominant white culture. Although a well-financed bilingual program is offered, students at Brevig Mission School speak Village English, a combination of English and Inupiaq. Often, test content…

Presents a brief overview of research and theory associated with providing second-language learners with instruction in their primary language. Describes five general strategies for providing bilingual students with first-language support. Notes that the examples come from teachers who have a strong commitment to supporting the development of all…

This study surveyed universities and colleges to determine numbers, target languages, levels of training and other details of bilingual special education, school psychology, diagnostician, and speech language pathology programs in the United States. Results indicate that despite increases in such programs, the need for them is not being met.…

Summarizes the results of a multidimensional study of a content-based bilingual education program piloted in a suburban high school in Melbourne, Australia in which specialist subjects taught in Vietnamese and Chinese were offered to Grades 9 and 10 students who were optionally enrolled in the Chinese-English or Vietnamese-English stream.…

Discusses language planning and policy in Paraguay, a country that is unique among the countries of the Americas because nearly 90% of the non-indigenous population speaks Guarani, an indigenous language. Highlights an initiative to implement universal, two-way bilingual education in Guarani and Spanish that has resulted in widespread use of…