Sociohistorical Influences on the Development of Papahana Kaiapuni, the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program.

Yamauchi, Lois A.; Ceppi, Andrea K.; Lau-Smith, Jo-Anne

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Publication Date: 1999

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Sociohistorical Influences on the Development of Papahana Kaiapuni, the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program.

Yamauchi, Lois A.; Ceppi, Andrea K.; Lau-Smith, Jo-Anne

Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v4 n1 p27-46 1999

Describes sociohistoric influences on the development of Papahana Kaiapuni, an indigenous language-immersion program in kindergarten through grade 12 in selected public schools in Hawaii. Highlights the importance of parental activism and the value of this program as a model for other threatened languages. (SLD)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hawaiian, Hawaiians, Immersion Programs, Indigenous Populations, Language Maintenance, Language of Instruction, Parent Participation, Program Development, Public Schools, Sociolinguistics

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hawaii

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