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Peer reviewedChristian, Donna; Howard, Elizabeth R.; Loeb, Michael I. – Theory into Practice, 2000
Discusses why, where, and when two-way immersion programs were created; how they are being implemented (student population, program features, teachers, and instructional features); and what effects they are having, noting some of the issues that are emerging as this model gains popularity (e.g., minority languages other than Spanish, preserving…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedChristian, Donna – Modern Language Journal, 1996
Depicts the state of two-way immersion programs in the United States. Data indicate that these programs educate nonnative- English-speaking students, expand the nation's language resources by conserving the native-language skills of minority students and developing second-language skills in English-speaking students, and enhance crosscultural…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Child Language, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives
