This study examines an experimental program for teaching French, starting in grades two, three, and four, in two Canadian elementary schools. The program was established during the 1968-69 academic year. There are three major sections in the report: (1) a description of the pilot program carried out in Allenby and Bedford Park Public Schools, (2)…

ELEVEN THIRD-GRADE CLASSES IN SCHENECTADY, N.Y., WATCHED A 15-MINUTE TELEVISION PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY FRENCH TWICE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. TO ANALYZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT TEACHERS PROVIDING THE FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTION OF THE TV PROGRAMS, FOUR GROUPS OF STUDENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO TEACHERS RANGING FROM NATIVE FRENCH WITH CONSIDERABLE…

Findings and conclusions of three studies are reported: (1) comparison of two variations of a French core program, (2) an enrichment program attempting to change attitudes, and (3) a comparison between an immersion program and an intensive program. Three guest analysts comment and criticize. (Author/RM)

Results are presented of a five-year evaluation of an experimental bilingual kindergarten and elementary program with instruction in French for native English-speakers, including information about the program's design (including materials and teaching activities) and student achievement. It was found that the participating children profited from…

The fifth yearly progress report of a bilingual kindergarten and elementary program offering French-language instruction to native English-speakers is based on test results showing the progress of former program pupils in grades 1-4 during the 1983-84 school year. Progress in grades 1-4 was assessed by classroom observation and individual and…