Dual language education
Annotation 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
1 online resource (vii, 370 pages) : illustrations
9781853595332, 9781280827921, 9786610827923, 1853595330, 1280827920, 6610827923
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Social and theoretical contexts of dual language education
Language education programs and politics
Theoretical and conceptual foundations for dual language education programs
Critical features of successful language education programs: design and implementation issues
Classroom, administrative and familial contexts in dual language education
The dual language education school characteristics and data collection
Teacher background and perceptions of support, program planning, instructional practices and efficacy
Teacher talk in dual language education classrooms
Parent involvement, attitudes and satisfaction in dual language education programs
Student outcomes in dual language education programs
Introduction and data collection
Oral language proficiency
Academic language proficiency: reading and language achievement
Reading and literacy: Standardized achievement tests vs Alternative assessment
Content area achievement in mathematics, science and social studies
Attitudes
Conclusions and implications for language education
English