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Simons, Judith; Connelly, Mark – 2000
Cultural and linguistic diversity is increasing, and ESOL (English speaker of other languages) students are often at risk for academic failure. School boards' and administrators' legal and fiscal decisions should be based on valid research and detailed accounts of effective programs. Chapter 1 considers the history of structural responses to ESOL…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPaul, Michael – Journal of Reading, 1986
Notes that appropriate materials are hard to find for refugees of marginal reading ability in English as a second language programs and describes teacher-made exercises that use the students' prior knowledge and experience. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cultural Differences, Daily Living Skills, English (Second Language)
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Curriculum Development Branch. – 1985
This general report presents findings of Manitoba's 1985 assessment of kindergarten English, French immersion, and heritage language programs. The report contains a description of classroom observations, and summaries of interviews with teachers and principals. Sections of the report focus on: (1) background to the assessment; (2) physical…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Educational Improvement, English Instruction
