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Duran, Elva; Shefelbine, John; Carnine, Linda; Maldonado-Colon, Elba; Gunn, Barbara – 2003
This book addresses the area of reading and literacy instruction for Spanish-speaking students. Ten chapters focus on the following: (1) "Direct Instruction" (Elva Duran and Douglas Carnine); (2) "Developing the Foundations of Literacy: Oracy" (Elba Maldonado-Colon); (3) "Language Development and Instruction" (Linda…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Elementary Education, Hispanic American Students, Language Proficiency
Galloway, Vicki, Ed.; Herron, Carol, Ed. – 1995
Based on the questions of second language teachers concerning classroom practice, generated by survey, research on aspects of second language teaching and learning was reviewed and is summarized here. In each case, a question or questions are posed and a brief discussion follows, in layman's language and based on relevant research, with a brief…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
Download full textHagen, Stacey, Ed.; And Others – 1990
The Washington State Core Competencies Project is designed to implement competency-based adult education in the state's 38 adult basic education programs. A model curriculum was developed and field-tested over several years. The resulting curriculum outline of core competencies for English as a Second Language, level 2, is presented here. The…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Design
Hagen, Stacey, Ed.; And Others – 1990
The Washington State Core Competencies Project is designed to implement competency-based adult education in the state's 38 adult basic education programs. A model curriculum was developed and field-tested over several years. The resulting curriculum outline of core competencies for English as a Second Language, level 3, is presented here. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Design
Sainz, JoAnn; Biggins, Catherine M. – 1993
While a college degree is an important economic and social resource for graduating-age students, more and more students are entering colleges and universities without the basic skills necessary to achieve academic success, and a growing number are low-literate or limited English speaking. Community colleges have an important role in ensuring…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Economic Climate, Education Work Relationship
Brecht, Richard D.; Robinson, Jennifer L. – 1993
A study undertaken by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) and National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) is described. The project was designed to examine the process and results of language study abroad. The first phase of the project was a statistical analysis of the relationship between student characteristics (demographic and…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Case Studies, College Students, Data Collection
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Continuing Education Curriculum Development. – 1983
This manual provides materials to help managers, counselors, and teachers of the Adult Education Act, the Welfare Education Program, and State-Funded High School Equivalency or External High School Diploma programs in New York operate effectively. It would also be helpful to managers of any program for adults leading to a secondary credential. The…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Eads, Freeman D.; And Others – 1983
This instructor's guide consists of materials for use in helping students enrolled in postsecondary vocational or technical education programs to master technical communications skills. Addressed in the 13 individual units of the guide are the following topics: speaking skills (telephone usage/conversation and informal speech preparation);…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Employment Patterns
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. – 1981
A statement regarding what is needed in academic preparation for college in the 1980s, which was developed during 1980-81 under th aegis of the College Board's Project EQuality, is presented. The work of school and college teacher in cooperation with other professionals addresses expectations about six basic academic competencies that should have…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Advisory Committees, Articulation (Education), Basic Skills
Iwamura, Susan Grohs – 1981
Different views of the purposes of literacy are among the factors that influence success rates of students from different backgrounds. Research involving non-mainstream English proficient children is useful in understanding the adjustment of students with limited or no English proficiency. Although previous experience with literacy is an important…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Editing
Spanish Curricula Development Center, Miami Beach, FL. – 1973
Activities in this teacher's guide for unit one of a Spanish Language Arts curriculum for first graders are grouped into structured reading and listening (related comprehension and interpretation skills for each), and oral language development and language-experience reading. Three small picture books for students (brief Spanish…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Bilingual Education, Classroom Environment, Cooperation
WOOD, MILDRED H. – 1965
THE PHILOSOPHY AND GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN (AGED SIX TO 10 YEARS) ARE PRESENTED. INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, PERSONAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHILDREN ARE DISCUSSED. A DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (CLASS, CLASSROOM, TEACHER, DAILY PROGRAM, AND…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Curriculum
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Curriculum Development. – 1977
The purpose of this guide is to identify program goals in Texas for the teaching of Spanish, Levels I, II, and III (Grades 7-12). Program goals are presented for the students' development of four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing--and an understanding of Hispanic culture. The guidelines are designed to assist local schools…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Context, Cultural Education
Koppe, J., Comp. – 1973
This hand book is to be used in conjunction with Book Two of an English as a second language program for young aboriginal children. It outlines in detail suggested activities for each week of class, emphasizing oral and reading skills. There are numerous games, poems, and short stories. Also included are appendixes on teaching equipment,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Childrens Games, Class Activities, Educational Games
McNamara, Olwen, Ed. – 2002
This book presents case studies of classroom research into the teaching and learning of English, mathematics, and sciences, drawing on the experiences of teacher researchers who, in partnership with their local education agencies and local universities, set out to intervene in key areas of the primary curriculum. After "Introduction: Inviting…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
