This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices. Some of the authors featured on this page include Eugene E. Garcia, G. Richard Tucker, Sacramento Little Hoover Commission, Tom Barry, C. J. Dodson, Sara E. Thomas, Vivienne W. S. Yu, Christian Faltis, Paul A. Atkinson, and Mary Maulhardt.
(1992). Pidgins, Creoles and Nonstandard Dialects in Education. Occasional Paper Number 12. Nine papers present either discussion of the issues or practical answers to the issues of nonstandard dialects, pidgins, and creoles in the classroom. They include: "The Case Against a Transfer Bilingual Program of Torres Strait Creole to English in Torres Strait Schools" (Anna Shnukal); "Summary: A Survey of Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Use of Tok Pisin in Community Schools in Papua New Guinea" (Joseph Alfred Nidue); "English in the Education of Speakers of Aboriginal English" (Ian G. Malcolm); "Kriol and Education in the Kimberley" (Margaret Mickan); "Teaching Initial Literacy in a Pidgin Language: A Preliminary Evaluation" (Jeff Siegel); "Reading Creole English Does Not Destroy Your Brain Cells!" (Ronald Kephart); "Teaching English to Kriol Speakers: The Kartiya Game" (Gary Ovington); "Educating Speakers of Caribbean English Creole in the United States" (Katherine Fischer); and "Summary: Fostering English Language in Kimberley Schools: An In-Service Course for Teachers" (Joyce Hudson). (Contains chapter references.) Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Classroom Communication, Creoles, English (Second Language)
(1988). Immediate Pertinence in the Acquisition of Multilingual Proficiency: The European Schools, Canadian Modern Language Review. The structure and programs of the multilingual European Schools network are outlined, focusing on the role of language in the curriculum. The schools' linguistic outcomes are compared with those of Canada's immersion programs. The use of social engineering to foster multilingual contacts is discussed. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comparative Education, Curriculum Research, Educational Objectives
(1996). Third Grade: Planning Lessons for Change and Continuity, Social Studies Review. Outlines the instructional strategies that overcame the language difficulties of a Hispanic/Anglo third grade social studies class. The class focused on local history in Pasadena, California which required competence in both Spanish and English. Includes instructional materials, graphic organizers, and guidelines for further units. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Curriculum Development, Family History, Grade 3
(1988). The Effect of Total L2 Immersion Education on Concept Development, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. Presents a longitudinal examination of the effects of certain types of schooling (bilingual, immersion, mixed-language) on the concept development of monolingual, developing bilingual, or competent bilingual children in Wales. Results indicated that immersion programs temporarily retarded concept development of second language beginners. Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Concept Formation, English, Foreign Countries
(1996). Learning To Teach Content Bilingually in a Middle School Bilingual Classroom, Bilingual Research Journal. A year-long study followed two bilingual (English/Spanish) middle school teachers as training helped them to develop a new way of interacting with students during content teaching. To enhance student comprehension, the teachers moved away from concurrent translation and made efforts to distribute language usage so that they spent equal amounts of time in both languages. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Code Switching (Language), Comprehension
(1988). Handicapped Immigrant Preschool Children in Sweden, Western European Education. Examines provisions made in Sweden for the education of handicapped and immigrant students and the services offered to their families. Stating that all handicapped persons have the right to receive government services, the article discusses preschool education, day nurseries, mother-tongue language activities, family services, and courses for immigrant parents. Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Children, Day Care, Disabilities
(1993). From Goya Portraits to Goya Beans: Elite Traditions and Popular Streams in U.S. Spanish Language Policy, Southwest Journal of Linguistics. Identifies the unwritten Spanish language policy in the United States by historically analyzing the different roles that Spanish has had throughout U.S. history. The paper shows how Spanish has been used for the benefit of the Spanish- and English-speaking elite but restricted (or forbidden) as a socioeconomic tool and symbol of identity for less fortunate U.S. Latinos. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Civil Rights, Elitism
(1993). A Chance To Succeed: Providing English Learners with Supportive Education. This report summarizes the findings of a California commission on how to best teach English to non English speakers in the State. Three findings of the report are highlighted: (1) schools are not meeting the primary goal of education for immigrant students; (2) emphasis on native language education is inappropriate, unwarranted, not feasible, and counterproductive; and (3) there is a severe shortage of teachers with expertise in language acquisition, the training of cultural diversity, and the skills to enhance the classroom learning environment. Recommendations include revising funding mechanisms for schools to help students attain English proficiency rapidly, adapting an explicit State policy of local control and flexibility, focusing on holding school accountable for results rather than methods, documenting the use of funding that is meant to supplement base education funding for English learners, and intensifying efforts to improve teaching skills and teacher awareness of language acquisition needs rather than concentrating on developing a cadre of bilingual teachers. Appendices include a listing of public hearing witnesses, California counties by numbers of English learners, trends in number of English learners in California public schools by language for 1987 through 1991, and a sample of reviewed literature on the subject. (Contains 53 references.) [More] Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingual Education Programs, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups
(1996). Some Thoughts Concerning Innovative Language Education Programmes, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. Identifies five recurring themes in the literature on bilingualism: role of language policy or planning activities in educational reform; concern with nurturing the mother tongue and facilitating transfer of skills across languages; importing a model versus a "cycle of discovery"; practical problems that impede implementation of innovative language education programs; and the potential contributions of research in classroom discourse. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cognitive Development, English (Second Language)
(1988). An Investigation of the Language Difficulties Experienced by Hong Kong Secondary School Students in English-Medium Schools: II Some Causal Factors, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. Responses of 118 Cantonese-speaking students at Hong Kong English-medium secondary schools to a questionnaire indicated those factors that contribute to the ineffectiveness of the English-medium education include: (1) lack of exposure to English outside the classroom; (2) absence of the Hawthorne effect on the immersion programs; and (3) "subtractive bilingualism" preventing students from learning the language effectively. Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cantonese, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
(1979). Navajo Education: Learning in the Navajo Language, Edcentric. A two-year federally-funded center has set out to make school for Navajos "a place of success rather than a place of failure and frustration." A brief history of Navajo education and a discussion of community-based programs, Navajo curriculum, energy curriculum, and bilingual program success are provided. [More] Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Athapascan Languages, Biculturalism
(1994). Michoacan People, Customs, and the Day of the Dead. This curriculum guide is intended: (1) to expose students to the people and customs of Michoacan, Mexico; (2) to explore the meaning of traditional Day of the Dead customs through hands-on experiences; and (3) to build the self-esteem of second language learners of Mexican descent. During the study, students whose primary language is Spanish read and respond to Purepecha Indian myths of Michoacan; research and prepare a presentation on the language and customs of the Purepecha Indians; and participate in Day of the Dead activities including art, theater, and cooking. Activities include a literature study, research project, and holiday celebration of the Day of the Dead. There are background notes on the Purepecha Indians and the Day of the Dead, along with a list of resources. Since much of this unit is activity-based, the evaluation of students is performance-based with students judged on their participation in and completion of the activities introduced. [More] Descriptors: Area Studies, Bilingual Education, Cultural Activities, Death
(1988). Attributes of Effective Schools for Language Minority Students, Education and Urban Society. Discusses program and instructional attributes that characterize effective programs for limited English speaking elementary students. Emphasizes the importance of bilingual instruction. Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Bilingual Education Programs, Compensatory Education
(1988). Misbehaviour, Punishment, and Put-Down: Stress for Quechua Children in School, Language and Education: An International Journal. Explores language and interaction behaviors of Quechua children that point to the possibility of a stress reaction on their part. Behaviors of Quechua children in two schools, one with and one without a bilingual program, are discussed. Interaction is discussed in terms of underparticipation, overparticipation, and hostile participation. (15 references) Descriptors: Anxiety, Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Influences
(1991). Authority Control in a Bilingual OPAC: MultiLIS at Laurentian, Library Resources and Technical Services. Describes the use of MultiLIS, a fully bilingual integrated library-management software package, at Laurentian University. The authority control module is explained, its potential as a control system for multilingual or multithesaurus controlled vocabularies is considered, and an evaluation of the MultiLIS authority module is presented with suggestions for improvements. (23 references) Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, College Libraries, Database Management Systems