ERIC Number: ED298777
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1988
Pages: 59
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Project COM-TECH (Bilingual Computer- and Technology-Oriented Program), 1986-1987.
Martinez, Ana L.; And Others
In its second year, Project COM-TECH's (Bilingual Computer- and Technology-Oriented Program) primary goal was to provide two high schools with bilingual individualized instruction, through enrichment, to limited English proficient (LEP) students (222 Spanish-speaking and 96 Haitian Creole/French-speaking) of varying native language proficiency and academic preparedness. The program provided supplementary instruction in English as a second language (ESL) and native language arts, and in mathematics, science, and social studies taught in the native language. The core of the project design was a bilingual resource/computer center at each site that provided computer instruction, tutored students, performed career advising, counselled, helped students to prepare for exams, sponsored career- and culture-related field trips, and exhibited cultural materials and classwork. A basic skills class for parents was also offered at both sites. Analysis of student data indicates: (1) the English language development objective was not met; (2) data were not available for native language achievement tests, but students had high passing rates in language arts courses; (3) content-area achievement objectives were not met; and (4) the attendance rate was higher than that of mainstream students. Recommendations for improvement are given. (MSE)
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Bilingual Education Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language), Federal Programs, French, Haitian Creole, Haitians, High Schools, Individualized Instruction, Learning Resources Centers, Limited English Speaking, Mathematics Instruction, Native Language Instruction, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Science Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Social Studies, Spanish Speaking
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education, Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment.
Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)
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