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Peer reviewedSwain, Merrill – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
This bibliography lists articles on bilingual education and elementary level French immersion programs for English-speaking children. (RM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingual Education, Educational Research, FLES
Peer reviewedTucker, G. Richard – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
A summary is given of a research conference held in Montreal in November 1975. Six themes of the conference are outlined and discussed: identification of program goals for evaluation; program structure and evaluation; program product and evaluation; process of second language acquisition, dissemination of information; responsibilities of the…
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Research, FLES, Immersion Programs
Peer reviewedAllen, Patrick; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
In response to an earlier article on the effectiveness of French immersion, research on immersion, and the best second language teaching approaches for Canadian schools, it is argued that French immersion research has been misinterpreted and misrepresented and that the stated view on second-language teaching is an extreme one. (22 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Foreign Countries, French, Immersion Programs
Peer reviewedHammerly, Hector – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
Responding to criticism of an article finding fault with research on French immersion instruction, the author of the first article chides researchers for their unwillingness to re-examine their theories in a new context. (24 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Research, French, Immersion Programs, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedBilly, Lise – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1980
Examines research on the effectiveness of bilingual French/English "immersion" programs v French/English "intensive" programs consisting of a regular curriculum in English plus an intensive five-month oral French program. (AM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedMcEachern, William – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1980
Reports on a research study seeking to determine why a large percentage of English-speaking Canadian parents do not enroll their primary-aged children in French immersion programs. (AM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Research, French
Peer reviewedLapkin, Sharon; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
A discussion of past and future research on immersion instruction focuses on the following areas: product variables, teaching and learning processes, and teacher education. It is found that the "product" emphasis of research in the 1980s has shifted to encompass administrative, instructional, testing, and program design issues. (91 references)…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Educational Research, Immersion Programs, Language Research
Peer reviewedJones, James P. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
Needs of French immersion programs in Alberta, Canada, are discussed, including teachers, preservice and inservice teacher training, instructional materials, program accessibility, support organizations, research and evaluation, administrative and political support, school and school district support services, secondary school programs,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational History, Educational Needs, Educational Research
