Effects of a Bilingual Education Program for Native American Children.

Doebler, Leland K.; Mardis, Larry J.

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Publication Date: 1980

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Effects of a Bilingual Education Program for Native American Children.

Doebler, Leland K.; Mardis, Larry J.

NABE: The Journal for the National Association for Bilingual Education, v5 n2 p23-28 Win 1980-81

After receiving instruction in reading, science, and mathematics in the Choctaw language by native-speaking paraprofessionals and supplementary instruction by the regular classroom teacher, Choctaw second graders had significantly higher posttest scores on science and social studies subtests than did the control group who received instruction in English only. (CM)

Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Bilingual Education, Choctaw, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Grade 2, Native Speakers, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Pretests Posttests, Reservation American Indians

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi

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