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Beveridge, John	1
Ireton, Elmer J.	1

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Bi-Lingual Programs: Some Doubts and Comments.

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Beveridge, John – Clearing House, 1982

Argues that bilingual (English-Spanish) programs in the public schools do not solve problems for the young student and may increase his or her difficulties in the future. (FL)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)

Learning a Second Language.

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Ireton, Elmer J. – Clearing House, 1981

The author presents a rationale for kindergarten English instruction for the five-year-old Spanish-dominant child. To support his view, he cites research on cognitive development and language acquisiton during early childhood and discusses the appropriateness of the kindergarten environment for language learning. (SJL)

Descriptors: Age, Bilingual Education, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development