Literacy Instruction for Students Acquiring English: Moving beyond the Immersion Debate (Point-Counterpoint).

Tinajero, Josefina Villamil; Hurley, Sandra Rollins

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Publication Date: 1997

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Literacy Instruction for Students Acquiring English: Moving beyond the Immersion Debate (Point-Counterpoint).

Tinajero, Josefina Villamil; Hurley, Sandra Rollins

Reading Teacher, v50 n4 p356-59 Dec-Jan 1996-97

Discusses and dispels four myths about second-language education. Shows that ample evidence favors bilingualism, bilingual education, and literacy in children's native languages as the means to help children grow academically. Offers "best practices" recommendations regarding program, methods, materials, and parental involvement. (SR)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Immersion Programs, Language of Instruction, Literacy, Parent Participation, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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