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Direct linkManyak, Patrick C. – Multicultural Perspectives, 2004
Drawing on data from a yearlong qualitative study of a primary-grade English immersion class of Spanish-dominant Latina and Latino students, the author analyzes bilingual children's acts of translation during classroom activities. After pointing out the numerous positive benefits that resulted from these acts, the author suggests that encouraging…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Hispanic American Students, Bilingual Students, Immersion Programs
