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Forcelini, Jamile; Sunderman, Gretchen – Hispania, 2020
When bilinguals read in either their first language (L1) or their second language (L2), words from both languages are unconsciously and automatically activated in their mind (e.g., Kroll et al. 2006; Van Heuven and Dijkstra 2002). Many bilinguals, particularly in Florida, choose to learn Portuguese in college as a third language (L3), thus…
Descriptors: Native Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Spanish
Lang, W. Steve; Chew, Alex L.; Crownover, Carol; Wilkerson, Judy R. – Online Submission, 2007
Determining the cross-cultural equivalence of multilingual tests is a challenge that is more complex than simple horizontal equating of test forms. This study examines the functioning of a trilingual test of preschool readiness to determine the equivalence. Different forms of the test have previously been examined using classical statistical…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Reading Readiness Tests, Item Analysis, Item Response Theory
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Broward County Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL. – 1995
This curriculum guide outlines courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) offered by the Broward County (Florida) adult education program. An introductory section outlines the general student needs on which the curricula are based, program policies for placement and promotion, instructional delivery, and student progression, and the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Cognitive Style, College Entrance Examinations