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ERIC Number: EJ205834
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Strategies of Bilingual Teaching.
Downing, John
International Review of Education, v24 n3 p329-46 1978
Using studies from many countries, the author reviews the advantages and disadvantages of three designs for bilingual instruction: delivery in the second language, initial instruction in the mother tongue, and mixed delivery in both languages. Cognitive development and students' attitudes toward their native language are considered. (SJL)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cognitive Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Attitudes, Language of Instruction, Native Speakers, Negative Attitudes, Reading Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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