Preschool Immersion Education for Indigenous Languages: A Survey of Resources.

Johnston, Bill; Johnson, Kimberly A.

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ERIC Number: EJ665134

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Preschool Immersion Education for Indigenous Languages: A Survey of Resources.

Johnston, Bill; Johnson, Kimberly A.

Canadian Journal of Native Education, v26 n2 p107-23 2002

Reviews the literature about preschool immersion education for Indigenous languages. Describes the two oldest and best known of such programs: Kohanga Reo ("language nests") in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Punana Leo in Hawaii. Looks at existing U.S. programs, particularly Arapaho preschools in Wyoming. Outlines major themes and issues in developing such programs. (Contains 64 references and a list of resource web sites.) (Author/SV)

Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Involvement, Cultural Maintenance, Hawaiians, Immersion Programs, Language Maintenance, Maori (People), Native Language Instruction, Parent Participation, Preschool Education

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Funded by the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota.