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Four Misconceptions about Language Proficiency in Bilingual Education.
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Cummins, Jim – NABE: The Journal for the National Association for Bilingual Education, 1981
Identifies four misconceptions about language proficiency which are currently impeding the implementation of effective bilingual education programs. Misconceptions involve: (1) surface structure deviations and academic achievement; (2) surface fluency and "English Proficiency"; (3) bilingual language proficiency and instruction; and (4)…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cognitive Ability, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)