The Validation of Parallel Testing of Aural Ability as an Indicator of Bilingual Dominance.

Zirkel, Perry A.; Greene, John F.

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Publication Date: 1974

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The Validation of Parallel Testing of Aural Ability as an Indicator of Bilingual Dominance

Zirkel, Perry A.; Greene, John F.

Psychology in the Schools, 11, 2, 153-156, 74

Examines the validity of picture-type parallel tests of aural ability as a measure of aural language dominance for bilingual students. Relationship with various criterion measures is explored, as is relationship to length of residence in continental United States. Results suggest that such testing is a promising technique. (Author/HMV)

Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Aural Learning, Bilingual Students, English (Second Language), Language Fluency, Listening Comprehension, Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Spanish Speaking

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