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Download full textGeisinger, Kurt F.; Carlson, Janet F. – 1992
Some 15 to 20 percent of U.S. school children speak a foreign language at home, and the number is increasing rapidly. However, all limited-English proficient (LEP) students are not alike, and their differences must be understood in assessing their performance. It is vital to understand the role of culture and how the cultural background influences…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student)
