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Why Not English as a First Language?

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Katcher, Sylvia – Clearing House, 1980

This article reviews some of the issues in the debate over bilingual instruction for Spanish speaking students. It presents statements by educators and foreign-born students and notes the impact of the immigrant parents' attitudes toward English on the child's use of it. (SJL)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Language Attitudes

Torn between Two Worlds: Overcoming Resistance to Second-Language Learning.

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Ariza, Eileen N. – Clearing House, 1999

Describes the author's experiences and eventual success of teaching Spanish as a Second Language in Puerto Rico. Notes one student's success in eradicating his self-imposed barriers to learning a second language. Discusses three key principles for building a safe learning climate for students. (SR)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness