Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education, Bilingual
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Condition of Bilingual Education in the Nation
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education, Bilingual
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Condition of Bilingual Education in the Nation, 1982
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education and state
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The report outlines the national need for bilingual education by providing estimates of the target group (distribution and characteristics of the language-minority, limited-English-speaking population), describes the need for bilingual education among native American and Alaskan native students and in Puerto Rico, and examines the need for teachers in elementary and secondary programs. A section on meeting the need for bilingual education outlines: (1) the services received by limited-English-speaking children in U.S. schools; (2) the activities of the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Affairs; (3) other Department of Education programs directed toward limited-English-proficient children and adults; (4) services to American Indian and Alaskan native students in Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools, BIA-contract schools, and schools receiving BIA funds; and (5) state bilingual education programs. Appended materials include a partial listing of recent and current bilingual education research and a listing of services to limited-English-speakers under the Library Services and Construction Act in fiscal year 1980. (MSE)
The Condition of Bilingual Education in the Nation, 1988
Author: Bilingual Education in the 21st Century
Author: Ofelia GarcíaPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444359789
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Bilingual Education in the 21st Century examines languages and bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments. This thought-provoking work is an ideal textbook for future teachers as well as providing a fresh view of the subject for school administrators and policy makers. Provides an overview of bilingual education theories and practices throughout the world Extends traditional conceptions of bilingualism and bilingual education to include global and local concerns in the 21st century Questions assumptions regarding language, bilingualism and bilingual education, and proposes a new theoretical framework and alternative views of teaching and assessment practices Reviews international bilingual education policies, with separate chapters dedicated to US and EU language policy in education Gives reasons why bilingual education is good for all children throughout the world, and presents cases of how this is being carried out
The Current Status of U.S. Bilingual Education Legislation
Author: Hannah N. GeffertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
A History of Bilingual Education in the US
Author: Sarah C. K. MoorePublisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788924258
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This book traces a history of bilingual education in the US, unveiling the role of politics in policy development and implementation. It introduces readers to past systemic supports for creation of diverse bilingual educational programs and situates particular instances and phases of expansion and decline within related sociopolitical backdrops.
Dual Language Education
Author: Kathryn J. Lindholm-LearyPublisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853595318
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through two languages. This book provides the conceptual background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes from 8000 students at 20 schools, along with teacher and parent attitudes.
Bilingual Education
Author: Peter DuignanPublisher: Hoover Institution Press
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Bilingual Education in South America
Author: Anne-Marie De MejíaPublisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781853598197
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
This book presents a vision of bilingual education in six South American nations: three Andean countries, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, and three 'Southern Cone' countries, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. It provides an integrated perspective, including work carried out in majority as well as minority language contexts, referring to developments in the fields of indigeneous, Deaf, and international bilingual and multilingual provision.
Contested Policy
Author: Guadalupe San MiguelPublisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 1574411713
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Discusses the history of bilingual education policies in the United States.