Sociocultural Context and Language Learning of Native American Pupils.

Little Soldier, Lee

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ERIC Number: EJ399557

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Publication Date: 1989

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Sociocultural Context and Language Learning of Native American Pupils.

Little Soldier, Lee

Journal of Rural and Small Schools, v3 n2 p2-6 Win 1989

Finds that, in 50 primary classrooms with a majority of Native American students, the language development of Native American students was enhanced by open and informal classroom organization, small group activity, flexible time parameters, student autonomy, a positive teacher-student relationship, cooperative learning, and use of culturally relevant materials. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Class Organization, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Primary Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Verbal Ability, Verbal Development, Verbal Learning, Young Children

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Language: English

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