ESL in the Northwest Territories: An Overview.

Smith, Lorne

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ERIC Number: EJ232354

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Publication Date: 1979

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ESL in the Northwest Territories: An Overview.

Smith, Lorne

SPEAQ Journal, v3 n3-4 p81-85 1979

Describes the educational problems facing anglophone teachers in the Northwest Territories of Canada where a majority of the children do not speak English or a standard dialect. Emphasizes the need for experienced, ESL trained teachers and advocates bilingual programs with a strong English component. (MES)

Descriptors: American Indians, Bilingual Education, Canada Natives, Cultural Influences, Cultural Isolation, Culture Contact, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Regional Dialects, Teacher Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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