IN THE BILINGUAL SCHOOL, ONE OF FOUR PARTS OF THE BILINGUAL PROGRAM, NONENGLISH SPEAKING PUPILS AT ALL LEVELS ARE CLASSIFIED ON THE BASIS OF THEIR PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH AND GROUPED HOMOGENEOUSLY ACCORDING TO THEIR LANGUAGE ABILITY. ENGLISH IS PRESENTED AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. AUDIOLINGUAL TECHNIQUES ARE EMPHASIZED, BUT READING AND WRITING ALSO…

The author takes issue with an unnamed supervisory educator who opposes bilingual education. Wilson points out that to avoid wasting human resources it is essential that better education be provided for Mexican-Americans in order to cut down the repeating of grades and dropping out by students whose "home language" is not English.…

The purpose of this paper is to identify patterns of performance which might yield insight into findings concerning mathematics achievement of Chicano students. The Chicano student populations of these studies were identified and restricted by the following criteria: Spanish surname, of Mexican descent, language (bilingual, Spanish-English;…

Four suggested science curriculum units are presented. They represent a cross-section of materials that have been developed to deal with the learning problems of students with special language difficulties in grades 7 through 12, in addition to classes in adult education. The units were classroom-tested during 1970-72. The units, which are…

This curriculum guide for English describes an individualized program for Spanish-speaking students aged 14 through 17, but it can be adapted for speakers of other languages. It outlines a program for all ability levels, except those classified as retarded educable. It formulates 36 lessons for four subjects: English, mathematics, history, and…

This manual presents a series of lesson plans in the form of task cards which have been designed to implement Spanish language usage in the classroom in many areas of instruction. The lesson plans can be used in the first through the sixth grades to promote self-motivated learning among groups of bilingual children. Subjects treated include art,…

These three volumes, a primary Spanish reader, a bilingual play and a teacher's guide in English, are based on a Nahuatl legend about a time when the earth was silent and there was no music. In the legend, the wind god flies up to the sun and captures all the musicians and singers, taking them back to earth so there will be music for all. The…

A reference bank of persons with expertise in educational, socioeconomic, and cultural matters as they relate to non-English speaking Spanish-surnamed adults has been compiled. Approximately 700 persons residing in 33 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Italy are listed. A brief resume of each person listed includes…

The need for Mexican American students to become fluent in Spanish as well as proficient in English has become of prime importance in the Southwest. There are several substantial reasons why it is imperative that Mexican American youngsters become fluent in Spanish. The student's capabilities in Spanish will be important in his search for a…

A bibliography of materials published between 1964 and 1969 on the Spanish American is presented to assist librarians and educators in locating Hispano instructional aids. Over 120 annotated entries list audio-visual aids and reading materials for students of all ages, professional materials for educators including librarians, ERIC materials…

This workbook was designed for use with the textbook of the same name. It contains exercises for the recognition of sounds and letters, reading comprehension, oral expression, and the use of diphthongs, compound words, idioms, synonyms and antonyms, word families, and dictionaries. The presentation includes drawings, puzzles, and games with color…

This pamphlet presents a description of 23 bilingual programs funded by Title VII, ESEA in New York City. Information includes a description and list of objectives for each program and the number of participants when applicable. (SK)

This booklet presents a description of bilingual programs funded by the State Urban Education Program, which include Quality Incentive Programs and Community Education Centers. There are descriptions of 13 separate programs and a list of objectives for each one. Enrollment statistics are included when applicable. (SK)

This paper reports one aspect of the author's research on the phonology of the Spanish spoken in Tucson, Arizona. The specific aspect of the research considered there concerns "levels" of speech. "Levels" refers to the systematic variation in speech form that can be observed in the speech of one individual. The empirical…

This guide to radio communication procedures is offered in Spanish and English as a means of securing a closer working relationship among United States Air Force personnel and Latin American aviators and technicians. Eight dialogues concerning routine flight procedures and aerospace technology are included. It is suggested that two rated students…