Bilingual Education : a history and program analysis /
A student who enters this country as a non-native English speaker is at a double disadvantage. He or she not only needs to adjust to a new culture but is also required to learn another language. When this student is placed in our public education system the question then becomes what can we do to...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | A student who enters this country as a non-native English speaker is at a double disadvantage. He or she not only needs to adjust to a new culture but is also required to learn another language. When this student is placed in our public education system the question then becomes what can we do to help this student succeed academically. Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are required to provide an equal opportunity to all people in this country including the opportunity to receive a fair public education. Supporting this legislation is the Lau vs. Nichols case of 1974 in which the Supreme Court declared that simply providing LEP (Limited English Proficient) students with the same textbooks and materials did not constitute equality in education. In the past, there have been many program recommendations for LEP students however, none have really stayed as a permanent answer. As a consequence many school districts within well-populated cities change their Bilingual programs every year. According to an ESL teacher, the dynamic feature of this situation leaves behind illiterate and therefore disadvantaged students who have not had an equal opportunity to a good education. A comprehensive and effective program is needed. In my report I will first give a historical analysis of the legislation towards Bilingual Education in the Federal and State arenas and then a brief overview of some major interest groups concerned with bilingual education. I will then provide examples of the different programs used for LEP students and discuss which one works the best and why. Lastly, I will recommend certain elements that are necessary but not sufficient for an effective bilingual program. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Cultural Studies". |
| Physical Description: | viii, 75 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-66). |