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Foundations of Dual Language Instruction

by: Lessow-Hurley, Judith

Foundations of Dual Language Instruction

by: Lessow-Hurley, Judith

ISBN 13:
9780801330711
ISBN 10:
0801330718
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2000
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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"The Foundations of Dual Language Instruction, Fourth Edition is a practical text that examines the basic social, political, historical, and educational foundations of education for second language learners."--BOOK JACKET.

Most chapters conclude with "Summary,"
Activities and Questions to Think About,"
"Suggestions for Further Reading."
Preface
Historical and International Perspectives
Societal Bilingualism
Education in More Than One Language: An International Perspective
The History of Dual Language Instruction in the United States
Dual Language Program Models
What Is a Program Model?
Transitional Bilingual Programs
Language Maintenance Programs
Enrichment Programs
Immersion Programs
Models and Realities: What Does Bilingual Education Look Like in Practice?
Dual Language Instruction in Private Schools
Bilingual Teachers
The Role of Paraprofessionals
Bilingual Education and Multicultural Education
Aspects of Language
The Study of Language
What Is Language?
Subsystems of Language
Other Aspects of Communication
Language Attitudes
Language Varieties
More Than One Language
The Ebonics Debate
Language Development
First Language Development: Memorizing or Hypothesizing?
First Language Development and Comprehensible Input
Second Language Acquisition
Integrative Models of Second Language Speakers Interact
Student Assessment
Testing Second Language Learners: General Issues
Language Proficiency
How is Language Proficiency Assessed?
Standardized Achievement Testing
Diagnostic Testing for Placement in Special Programs
Primary Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students
A Rationale for Primary Language Instruction
Overall, What Does the Research Indicate?
If Primary Language Instruction, Then How?
Cooperative Learning
Second Language Instruction
Early Viewpoints on Second Language Instruction
Modern Approaches to Second Language Instruction
Integrating Language and Content: Specially Designed Academic Instruction
Literacy and Biliteracy
Culture and Schooling
Culture and Population
What Is Culture?
Culture and Language
How Is Culture Manifested?
Culture and Academic Success
Legal Foundations of Dual Language Instruction
The Historical Context for Dual Language Instruction: World War II and Beyond
Who Governs Education?
The Bilingual Education Act (Title VII)
Lau v. Nichols (1974)
No Child Left Behind
Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
State Laws Regarding Bilingual Education
The Politics of Bilingualism
Language Policy and Planning
Language Resistance in the United States
National Unity and Diversity
Bibliography
Appendix: Technological Resources
Index
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