A study investigated the questioning strategies of teachers engaged in reading instruction of either Anglo children learning to read in English (Anglo teachers) or of Spanish speaking children learning to read in both Spanish and English (bilingual teachers). Three first grade and three third grade Anglo teachers and three first grade and five…

This paper examines evaluation processes used to assess bilingual educators' teaching performance when monolingual administrators conduct the review, highlighting the importance of bilingual teachers in bilingual education programs. The four basic types of bilingual instruction include the following: English immersion, English as a Second Language…

Bilingual education involves the use of two languages as mediums of instruction. The particular goals of a bilingual education program often determine the type of program established. The two polar types of program models are: (1) that in which the native language is used only as an oral medium until the national language can be learned, and (2)…

A study investigated the learning processes of four bilingual teachers, two elementary and two middle school, during a course in creative dramatics taken for professional development. Data were drawn from taped study sessions, participant journals, observation, and individual interviews. Using analysis frameworks produced by the participants, the…

There exists a need to explore issues regarding entry/exit level criteria and assessment practices in bilingual teacher training programs. Among the few studies on this topic, one is summarized here. Relevant data are analyzed and summarized and models for assessment are presented. A survey of 127 items was mailed to 93 randomly selected teacher…

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Dialects is a complex task. However, there is a growing awareness of the similarities of the various types of English teaching, as well as a recognition of the need for communication among teachers. Well-designed TESL or TEFL curricula, regardless of the type of program, share certain objectives…

In the El Paso, Texas, area (a binational community with a growing Mexican American population), bilingual programs operate in almost every public school and the need for certified bilingual teachers is increasing. As of 1981-82, 424 teachers had received bilingual certification based on teaching experience rather than organized university…

Bilingualism implies ability to use either of two languages without difficulty when necessary. Half a million Welshmen are in this position. Coordinate bilingualism, normally achieved through contact with two languages in early childhood, is perhaps the most desirable type of bilingualism. In compound bilingualism, one language continues to…

Argues that, because of the increase in non-White, nonmainstream, minority college students, it is time to make minority teachers part of the mainstream in departments of foreign languages. Information is provided on the types of minorities found in foreign language departments, why they are considered minorities, and their recruitment and…

This study investigates whether the Student Mediation Model is useful for understanding how undergraduates learn from international teaching assistants (ITAs) teachers who are not from the United States and are not native English-speakers. The study examines a sample of over 8,300 students enrolled in beginning and more advanced calculus and…

In view of the growing numbers of Potentially English Proficient (PEP) students (students whose first language is other than English, who are from different cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and who have the potential for becoming English proficient), it is suggested that the preparation of mainstream teachers on issues of PEP education should…

Experiences in teaching a course in developmental mathematics to Indochinese students who were uncertified bilingual teachers employed by the Minneapolis Public Schools are described. The students received training in basic mathematics while being exposed to a college-level course taught in English. Results of a placement test are noted, as well…

The federally-funded New York Bilingual Education Multifunctional Support Center provides support services for Title VII and other bilingual education programs, and actively promotes the analysis and application of research findings relating to bilingual instruction and teacher training. It promotes professional development activities that are…

The issue discussed in this paper is how to test bilingual education teachers in order to be sure that they can teach bilingually in subject areas such as mathematics, science, or social studies. Four aspects of the question are discussed with reference to Spanish/English bilingual education, with the understanding that most questions raised are…

A description of the St. Martin Parish French/English bilingual project, one of five such programs in Louisiana, is presented. Now in its fifth year of operation, the St. Martin project serves the rural communities of Breaux Bridge and Parks, in classes from kindergarten through grade 5. Detailed here are the project's policies on staff…