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Deya, Lourdes Lendian – 1975
With a multicultural approach to education, picture books and story books which provide children with their first experience in art and literature must be selected with consideration of the needs of the individual child, and of the culture he or she belongs to. This paper provides a list of criteria that children's literature should adhere to,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students
Download full textNielsen, Francois; Fernandez, Roberto M. – 1981
Presenting data and analyses from the first wave of the study "High School and Beyond" (HS&B), a longitudinal study of United States high school sophomores and seniors, the report focuses on the composition of the Hispanic tenth and twelfth grade student population with respect to various characteristics; i.e., language use and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Comparative Analysis, Cubans
The Effect of Foreign Language Study on Verbal Ability in the Native Language: A Review of Evidence.
Eddy, Peter A. – 1978
This paper examines some experimental evidence relating to the influence of second language learning on native language performance, including results from elementary school Latin programs, research on bilingualism and intellect, and elementary school programs in modern languages. Some studies of Latin FLES programs show that specially designed…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Bilingualism, Cognitive Processes, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Brod, Richard I. – Modern Language Association, 1978
This report is based on a questionnaire survey sent to the registrars of all two-year and four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Replies were received from 2,637 institutions, of which 2,374 reported registrations in one or more foreign languages. The fall 1977 survey shows a decline of 1.4% in total foreign language…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, College Language Programs, Colleges, Declining Enrollment
JOHNSON, ARTHUR L.; AND OTHERS – 1966
DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL ARE EXAMINATIONS USED IN 1966 IN AWARDING EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES TO STUDENTS IN ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND ESTABLISHMENTS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION. IT IS WRITTEN PRIMARILY FOR HEADS OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS.…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. School of Education. – 1977
A detailed program description and evaluation are contained in the final report of a demonstration project designed to prepare certified teachers of limited English speaking ability students for bilingual bicultural education programs. The introductory section summarizes the purpose of the program, which offered traineeships to individuals…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives
Latimer, John Francis – 1968
Preconference, conference, and post conference activities are described. The introduction of Latin into grades 6 and 7 of District of Columbia schools is discussed in the keynote address. Committee reports consider (1) Latin in grades 6, 7, and 8, (2) Latin curricula for levels 1 and 2, (3) teacher education, and (4) public relations. The largest…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Elementary Schools, Grade 6
Agency for International Development (Dept. of State), Washington, DC. – 1970
This data book, updating a December 1968 publication, is designed to serve the internal program and operational needs of the Agency for International Development. More than 19 Latin American republics are referred to in major sections on: (1) Latin America in the Free World: population and production, (2) summary of basic data, (3) population…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Area Studies, Developing Nations, Economic Change
PDF pending restorationCalifornia State Univ. Foundation, Northridge. – 1969
The development and testing of textual analysis procedures using Mexican-Spanish and Papago texts as a phase of a study of method in language and culture research are described in this research report. These procedures, which are designed to allow the examination of informational structure and cognitive content, (1) segment uniformized texts into…
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Cognitive Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Componential Analysis
Kaulfers, Walter Vincent, Ed.; And Others – 1942
Nineteen reports on new developments in foreign language instruction by teachers of the early 1940's constitute the major part of this book. An introductory chapter discusses educational philosophy and objectives. Reports fall into three areas: (1) foreign languages in a unified language arts curriculum, (2) cultural programs in the foreign…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Classical Languages, Cultural Education, Cultural Enrichment
Cantera, Bonnie – 1971
This quinmester course guide for grades seven through nine examines Latin America and the United States/Latin America relationship through the concept of stability as influenced by various social, economic, and political factors. The goals of the course are for the student to discover the diversity of backgrounds, aspirations, and customs of the…
Descriptors: American History, American Studies, Area Studies, Bibliographies
Born, Warren C., Ed. – 1973
Papers compiled in this publication focus on creativity and foreign language instruction, the "less-able" student, and curricular innovation. Representatives papers include: "Is Creativity in the Eye of the Beholder?,""How to Increase Latin Enrollments,""Mini-Courses,""Focus on Bilingual Education and TESOL,""Instructional Techniques for the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Relations, Conference Reports, Creative Teaching
Gomez de Souza, Luis A.; Ribeiro, Lucia – 1976
Conducted in a rural area in the province of Chiriqui in Panama, this exploratory study identified the participation in, and perception of, development by rural youth. Twenty-eight young men and 8 women, between 15 and 28 years of age, were divided into 2 subgroups: campesinos--those who worked in the Asentamientos (a system of collective farming)…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Attitudes, Change Agents, Community Involvement
PDF pending restorationJimenez, Randall Cosme – 1975
A process that could facilitate a cross-cultural learning environment was designed. The process involved (1) developing motivational devices using an historical selection process that incorporated a "significant difference", evaluated reconstructed historical materials, devices that prevent a "past-present" dichotomy,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingual Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
PDF pending restorationNebraska State Dept. of Education, Lincoln. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1972
The purpose of this publication is to define minimal competencies for foreign language classes. The term "simulation" refers to role playing. The simulations are stated in terms of practical communication performance objectives. The intent is to have the student direct his learning in the basic skills toward an immediate objective rather than a…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Traits
