Reading after Survival Literacy: Language Immersion and an Idea from Confucius.

Paul, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ329409

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Publication Date: 1986

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Reading after Survival Literacy: Language Immersion and an Idea from Confucius.

Paul, Michael

Journal of Reading, v29 n5 p423-27 Feb 1986

Notes that appropriate materials are hard to find for refugees of marginal reading ability in English as a second language programs and describes teacher-made exercises that use the students' prior knowledge and experience. (HOD)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cultural Differences, Daily Living Skills, English (Second Language), Family Relationship, Immersion Programs, Literacy Education, Prior Learning, Reading Materials, Refugees, Second Language Learning, Teacher Developed Materials, Writing Exercises

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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