Nothing Matters?: A Critique of the Ramirez, et al. Longitudinal Study of Instructional Programs for Language-Minority Children.

Rossell, Christine H.

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ERIC Number: EJ460176

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Publication Date: 1992

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Nothing Matters?: A Critique of the Ramirez, et al. Longitudinal Study of Instructional Programs for Language-Minority Children.

Rossell, Christine H.

Bilingual Research Journal: The Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education, v16 n1-2 p159-186 Win-Spr 1992

Critiques the Ramirez et al. study of bilingual programs for its serious research flaws. Calls into question the findings of no consistent difference in the achievement of language-minority children regardless of how much Spanish or English is used in instruction. Proposes a reanalysis of the Ramirez data. (KS)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, English (Second Language), Immersion Programs, Language of Instruction, Limited English Speaking, Research Design, Research Problems, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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