This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Grace S. Holt, Journal of American Indian Education, Cecile Pariseau, Stephen Harris, W. R. McGillivray, Benjamin Tom, Irwin Fiegenbaum, Shari Nedler, Jane Earle, and Peggy Sebera.
(1971). An Interdisciplinary Approach to Oral Language and Conceptual Development: A Progress Report, Elementary English. A report on Interdisciplinary Oral Language Guide: Primary One" developed by the Michigan Department of Education. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Concept Formation, English (Second Language), Grade 1
(1977). Se Habla Espanol, Today's Education. A project to improve the educational opportunities of Spanish American students in Colorado is described in this article. [More] Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Culture Conflict, Curriculum Development
(1977). Bilingualism with and without Schooling: An Ethiopian Example, Linguistics. Describes a setting in which some people become bilingual and others do not, in which some languages are learned as second languages and others are not, and in which bilingualism is sometimes a creature of formal education and sometimes is not. [More] Descriptors: African Languages, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism
(1978). French Immersion in Canada: Achievements and Directions, Canadian Modern Language Review. A review of the history of French immersion programs since their inception 15 years ago. The following topics are also addressed: a review of the findings of immersion research, new directions with regard to other forms of language teaching, quality of second language development, future research and teacher training. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingualism, Elementary Secondary Education
(1971). Intervention Strategies for Spanish-Speaking Preschool Children, Child Development. Compares three strategies of early intervention designed to increase the language and communication skills of disadvantaged 3-year-old Mexican-American children. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Communication Skills, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
(1970). The Ethno-Linguistic Approach to Speech-Language Learning, Speech Teacher. Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Bilingual Education, Black Students, Community Involvement
(1970). Teaching the Deaf in India, Volta Rev. Descriptors: Auditory Training, Bilingual Education, Exceptional Child Education, Hearing Impairments
(1978). The French Immersion Centre, Canadian Modern Language Review. A brief discussion of the history, organization, program, advantages and effectiveness of immersion centers, schools offering only the immersion program, in Canada. Some of the small amount of existing research is reviewed. Although there are no definitive conclusions, it is suggested that such centers may offer a better educational program than other types of immersion. [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, French, Immersion Programs
(1978). On Politics and Education in San Francisco: Commentary by the President, Board of Education, Amerasia Journal. The author discusses his experiences in politics and education prior to and including his appointment as President of the Board of Education. [More] Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Asian Americans, Bilingual Education
(1978). Experience dans une classe d'immersion francaise aux Milles-Iles (An Experience in a French Immersion Class in Mille-Iles), Canadian Modern Language Review. A description of an immersion program for 6-year-old anglophone children modeled on "les classes d'accueil" for immigrant children. The program of intensive instruction in oral and written French is outlined. This school district has found this type of immersion superior to the usual kind. (The text is in French.) [More] Descriptors: Bilingual Education, FLES, French, Immersion Programs
(1970). Developing Fluency in Standard Oral English, Elementary English. An examination of ERIC documents pertinent to this topic; a preprint from a forthcoming publication of the National Conference on Research in English. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, English (Second Language), English Instruction, Interference (Language)
(1969). Bilingual Schooling: Oasis or Mirage?, Hispania. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Policy, Elementary School Students
(1971). Older Programs in Navajo Area Progressing, New Ones Promising. Descriptors: American Indians, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Boarding Schools
(1969). Creative Writing in BIA Schools, TESOL Quart. Discusses a new creative writing program which, by encouraging Indians to adapt English to their own needs and purposes, aims at producing "ardent and literate men who can assert the dignity and validity of their heritage to the surrounding world of the Anglo culture." Presented at the TESOL Convention, March 1969. Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Bilingual Education, Creative Writing
(1978). Traditional Aboriginal Education Methods Applied in the Classroom, Australian Journal of Early Childhood. Advocates the use of traditional Aboriginal education methods in the Australian classroom in an attempt to provide bicultural as well as bilingual schooling for Aboriginal children. [More] Descriptors: Australian Aboriginal Languages, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Classroom Communication