This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Ray C. Rist, Lachman Khubchandani, Lorraine Wilson, Pierre Samson, Thomas J. La Belle, James E. Alatis, Alison d'Anglejan, Roger Malboeuf, NJEA Review, and Raymonde Johnson.
(1978). The Suitability of Early French Immersion Programs for the Language Disabled Child, Canadian Modern Language Review. A discussion of a project in Quebec in which language disabled children are not switched out of immersion programs but are provided with remedial instruction within these programs. The students develop facility in their first language, learn basic skills, exhibit no exceptional behavioral problems and acquire competency in French. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cognitive Development, Immersion Programs, Language Handicaps
(1978). The Education of Guestworker Children: Federal Republic of Germany, Integrated Education. The position of immigrant workers' children in the West German schools is detailed in this article. Inequalities arising from conflicting educational and language policies, economic and cultural factors, and the selective and hierarchical nature of the educational system are described as they affect the immigrant child's chances for academic success. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Children, Competitive Selection, Educational Opportunities
(1979). French Immersion: Methode possible pour la refrancisation de francophones assimiles? (French Immersion: a Possible Method for the Re-Frenchification of Assimilated Francophones?), Canadian Modern Language Review. Describes the birth of a French immersion program in a Newfoundland primary school, attended by French-speaking, English-speaking, monolingual, and bilingual students. It is designed especially for the French-speaking minority in danger of losing its native language and culture to assimilation processes. [More] Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingual Education, Cultural Education, Elementary Education
(1979). French in Quebec, Journal of Communication. Discusses language legislation in Canada where French and English are both official languages, and in Quebec province where French has been declared the sole official language. Outlines the conflicts and the impact of these differing laws on Quebec, its population, and its relations with the rest of Canada. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Colonialism, Cultural Awareness
(1978). L'Association canadienne des professeurs d'immersion fait ses debuts (The Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers Makes its Debut), Canadian Modern Language Review. An outline of the formation, first year of growth and objectives of the association. The "raison d'etre" of the association is given: exchange of ideas, availability of research, exchange among teachers and students, discussion of administrative problems, and avoidance of duplication of effort. (Text is in French.) [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingualism, French
(1979). Opportunity and Obligation: Responding to the Work of the President's Commission, ADFL Bulletin. Reviews some issues which should be of concern to the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies, and encourages language professionals to seize the opportunity to make the needs of the profession known to the commission. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, English (Second Language), Government Role, Language Instruction
(1978). The Effects of Exclusively French Language Schooling on Self-Esteem in Quebec, Canadian Modern Language Review. A discussion of a study concerned with the French-speaking Quebecker's overall life adjustment which, in Quebec, is largely determined by the language of one's schooling. The hypotheses connecting self-esteem with deprivation are not confirmed. The hypotheses regarding culture are confirmed, and those regarding interaction with English-speaking people need qualification. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Ethnic Groups
(1979). Context-Based Educational Evaluation: A Participant Research Strategy, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. Using examples from an evaluation design of a bilingual preschool program, the authors have developed a paradigm resting on contextually based evaluation and involving implementation strategies and participant researchers. Multiple methods of gathering environment-specific data are used in the process. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Context, Data Collection, Educational Assessment
(1978). Languages of Instruction in Plurilingual India, International Review of Education. In multilingual India each state has the responsibility for providing education and determining the language(s) of instruction. This report describes some of the regional options provided for language(s) of instruction at various grade levels. The use frequency of major languages for university instruction is tabulated from a 1965 report. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
(1979). City Kids: A Multilingual Experience-Based Program in Australia, Reading Teacher. Describes an experience based reading program developed in Melbourne, Australia, for low-income and immigrant children and a series of books to be published which are based on this program. [More] Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Bilingual Education, Elementary Education
(1978). The English Language Programme, English Quarterly. Describes the English language program at the University of New Brunswick at Frederiction, including its history, development, current organization, attributes, and problems. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language)
(1978). Vue d'ensemble du programme d'enseignement par immersion partielle (francais, langue seconde) au Conseil Scolaire Lakeshore (An Overview of the Partial Immersion Educational Program [French, Second Language] in the Lakeshore School District), Canadian Modern Language Review. An overview of the program in grades 4-6. The objectives, particularly those concerning affective and psycho-motor development and communication, the role of the teacher, the division of time, and the subjects taught in English are discussed. Reasons for this kind of program organization are given. (Text is in French.) [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, French
(1978). Good Ideas. Presents six short articles on how to develop students' creative skills, reading and vocal communication, and on preparation for the job market. [More] Descriptors: Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Clerical Occupations, Creativity
(1978). Immersion: Une Perspective (Immersion: One Perspective), Canadian Modern Language Review. A brief description of a one-year immersion program occurring between elementary and secondary schools in the Chateauguay, Quebec, school district. The academic content, objectives, problems and results of the program and a plan for articulation with secondary schools are described. (Text is in French.) [More] Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Bilingual Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
(1978). Experience dans une classe d'accueil de la CECM (An Experience in a 'Welcome Class' of the CECM), Canadian Modern Language Review. These total immersion classes have been offered to immigrants since 1969. The linguistic, psychological and pedagogical objectives, the division into three sections to meet all needs, and the instructional organization and methodology are outlined. (Text is in French.) [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Immersion Programs