Noting that the urgency to break the cycle of illiteracy in the United States has been substantiated by the passing of federal acts such as the National Literacy Act of 1991, this paper presents annotations of 30 items from the ERIC database related to family literacy programs. Annotations in the paper are organized into six sections--overview,…

This annotated bibliography contains 86 document and journal references listed in "Research in Education (RIE)" and in "Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE)." Included are references related to programs, issues, materials, and methodology involved in bilingual teaching. (SET)

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide a useful reference to instructional and professional resources for classroom teacher and teacher trainers in the field of English literacy for limited English proficiency (LEP) students. The 156 books, 99 articles and monographs, and 7 journals included encompass 3 major areas: (1)…

A discussion of programs in foreign language, bilingual/bicultural education, and English as a second language (ESL) considers the unique aspects of each program, what they have in common, and areas in which closer cooperation might be developed. Foreign (or second) language programs are characterized by an attempt to give students some…

In October 1990, South Seattle Community College (SSCC), in Washington State, received Title III funds to establish a Faculty Development Team (FDT) which provided faculty with training, equipment, and other resources on outcomes assessment, the use of emerging technologies, multicultural education, and teaching and learning styles. This…

This 45-item annotated bibliography is composed of materials for teaching English as a second language (ESL) at the elementary or secondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language, educational level, material type, content area, title, date of publication, author/developer, publisher and…

This 30-item annotated bibliography is composed of resource materials for using computer-assisted instructional materials to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and foreign languages at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language educational level,…

This 81-item annotated bibliography is composed of resource materials for teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) at the elementary or secondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language, educational level, material type, content area, title, date of publication, author/developer, publisher and…

The first annual supplement to the 1991-1992 directory of two-way bilingual education programs in the United States profiles new and some existing programs in which language-minority and language-majority children are instructed in and through both languages. this volume contains data on 25 programs in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut,…

This bibliography, containing approximately 600 abstracts of career education materials, was developed for adult education administrators, planners, and practitioners, working in a variety of settings, such as adult basic education programs, high school equivalency programs, on-the-job training and retraining programs, and career counseling…

This document reviews 117 special projects selected by a panel of literacy experts using three criteria: effectiveness, innovation, and adaptability. Special projects are grouped by the area, or major thrust, of the project and product. The nine areas are as follows: counseling, curriculum, English as a Second Language, management, promotion,…

Essays on cross-cultural elements in college and university programs in English as a Second Language (ESL) include the following: "Barriers to Cross-Cultural Communication in English-as-a-Second-Language Programs in the United States"; "Acculturation or Enculturation: Foreign Students in the United States"; "A Framework…

This 81-item annotated bibliography is composed of resource materials for the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the content areas at the elementary or secondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language, educational level, material type, content area, title, date of publication,…

One in a series of seven bibliographies dealing with rehabilitation of disabled Native Americans, this document focuses on special education issues. The 80 annotated entries were identified through a comprehensive search of relevant data bases covering the years 1966-1986 and were selected to be of use to consumers, policy makers, direct service…

This 76-item annotated bibliography is composed of materials for teaching Spanish in the content areas at the elementary and secondary levels. For each of the entries, the following information is indicated: target language, educational level, material type, content area, title, date of publication, author/developer, publisher and availability…