This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Humbert Boada, Henrietta Wexler, Diane Kriger Wilen, Laura Ferguson, Eugene E. Garcia, Yvonne M. Hebert, Cheryl M. Fields, Raymond Mougeon, Fred Genesee, and Joaquim Arnau.
(1987). Towards a Conceptualization of Teacher Education for French Language Schools and Programs in Western Canada, Canadian Modern Language Review. A specialist conceptualization of French-language teacher education is proposed for Western Canada where French is a minority language. The discussion addresses the philosophical basis for this approach, the three forms of French language schooling, contributions of bilingual educational methods, and program design. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries
(1986). Languages and School in Catalonia, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. Discusses research on the development of different models of schooling in Catalonia and on the linguistic abilities and qualifications of teachers of Catalan. Recent research has shown that the proficiency of pupils of Catalan and Castillian is determined by environmental and individual factors. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
(1985). Second Language Learning through Immersion: A Review of U.S. Programs, Review of Educational Research. Second language immersion programs, originally developed in Canada some 20 years ago, have been implemented in a number of U.S. cities. Alternative forms of U.S. programs are described–enriched, magnet, and two-way bilingual–and research findings pertaining to the effectiveness of each are summarized and discussed. Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
(1987). Writing Across the Official Languages: Bilingualism and Rhetoric in the Canadian College, English Quarterly. Presents some points of divergence between current English and French rhetorical theory. Documents a few standard forms of composition in French that are not found in the English. Assesses pedagogies typical of the French tradition and concludes that the theory and pedagogy of the two languages are quite disparate. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Contrastive Linguistics, Foreign Countries, French
(1985). English Fluency via Computers at Yakima Tribal School, Journal of American Indian Education. A project using Apple IIe processing stations and Apple Writer II software increased written English fluency for Native American students in grades 7-12 at the Yakima Tribal School. Thematic maturity did not increase, and students became reluctant to do handwritten work. Descriptors: American Indian Education, Bilingual Education, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education
(1988). A Perspective on Teaching the "Problem Language" in Louisiana, French Review. The history of public policy concerning Cajun French instruction in Louisiana is reviewed, and the prospects for regeneration of the language in the state's schools are examined. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational History, Educational Policy, Language Maintenance
(1986). Assessment of Limited English Proficient Hispanic Students, School Psychology Review. This article discusses the psychoeducational assessment of limited English proficient Hispanic youngsters in the American school. Emphasis is placed on the use of nonverbal measures of intelligence and the importance of language and academic evaluations in both English and Spanish in order to obtain comparative data. Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Bilingual Education, Cognitive Measurement
(1989). Citizenship Preparation in Canada: An Overview, TESL Talk. A survey of existing Canadian citizenship programs collected information regarding courses, students, staffing requirements, funding, governmental contact, instructional materials, and perceived needs. Recommendations based on findings are presented regarding networking, materials development, instructor training, funding, and bilingual classes. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Citizenship Education, Course Content, English (Second Language)
(1986). Bilingual Development and the Education of Bilingual Children during Early Childhood, American Journal of Education. Early education of language-minority students has considered linguistic, cognitive, and social attributes of children and schooling contexts. Although far from comprehensive, language-minority education has a broader theoretical and empirical foundation for which present educational practice can be judged and future research can be designed. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education
(1987). Southeast Asian Curriculum Developers: A Link between Teachers, Staff, and Students, Equity and Choice. Three Southeast Asian teachers, one from Vietnam, one from Cambodia, and one from Thailand, develop curriculum materials for native language instruction for students in Project LOWELL, the Lowell (MA) Public Schools transitional program for limited English speaking Asian refugee children. Their duties and the importance of them are discussed. Descriptors: Asian Americans, Bilingual Education Programs, Cambodian, Curriculum Development
(1987). The Growth of Professionalism in TESOL: Challenges and Prospects for the Future, TESOL Quarterly. Describes major events and achievements during TESOL's first 20 years. Outlines three challenges which TESOL and its membership face: administrative, financial, and geopolitical. Descriptors: Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, English (Second Language)
(1986). The Social and Historical Context of Minority French Language Education in Ontario, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. Discusses the minority French-speaking population in Ontario from its 17th century origin to the present day, focusing on the changing circumstances affecting minority French-language education. Political, economic, and demographic processes are shown to influence the role played by the French-language schools in the maintenance of French language and culture. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Catholic Schools, Cultural Education, Educational Policy
(1985). 1985 Guide to Department of Education Programs, American Education. This guide gives information necessary to begin the process of applying for funding under individual federal education programs. It contains a glossary of Education Department terms, program information (program title, purpose, authorizing legislation, who may apply, contact number, closing dates), and a list of regional representatives of the department. Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education
(1989). Official English Might Sound Good, but It Could Translate into School Trouble, American School Board Journal. The "Official English" movement threatens to undermine guarantees of bilingual services to students with limited proficiency in English. The movement is backed by U.S. English, an offshoot of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). Critics claim the real issue is a desire for a stricter immigration policy. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English Only Movement, Government School Relationship
(1987). Closing the Education Gap for Hispanics: State Aims to Forestall a Divided Society, Chronicle of Higher Education. California's problems of educational and occupational underachievement for Hispanics, a large and growing proportion of the state's population, are examined in light of the state's efforts and concerns in providing equal education, lowering the language barrier, and encouraging academic persistence. Descriptors: Acculturation, Affirmative Action, Bilingual Education, College Preparation