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Through a Glass Darkly: The Need for Dialogue on the Immersion Experience.

Weininger, O. – Interchange on Educational Policy, 1982

The importance of fully exploring the values and limitations of early language immersion programs is reiterated. The need to take children's class advantages into account in judging the effectiveness of such programs is emphasized. (PP)

Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Child Language, Family School Relationship

Learning a Second Language: The Immersion Experience and the Whole Child.

Weininger, O. – Interchange on Educational Policy, 1982

Two major questions are discussed concerning early language immersion: (1) Is it necessarily the best way to acquire a second language permanently and naturally? and (2) Does it provide a genuinely enriching experience for a young child? The author urges caution in interpreting research and consideration of other paths to biculturalism. (PP)

Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Biculturalism, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism