ERIC Number: EJ1024207
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1523-5882
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Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Programs Benefit Academic Achievement
Marian, Viorica; Shook, Anthony; Schroeder, Scott R.
Bilingual Research Journal, v36 n2 p167-186 2013
The effects of bilingual education on reading and math achievement were examined by comparing test scores across different elementary school programs. Results revealed that bilingual Two-Way Immersion (TWI) programs benefited both minority-language and majority-language students. Minority-language students in TWI programs outperformed their peers in Transitional Programs of Instruction, while majority-language students in Two-Way Immersion outperformed their peers in Mainstream monolingual classrooms. Bilingual Two-Way Immersion programs may enhance reading and math skills in both minority-language and majority-language elementary school children.
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Immersion Programs, Language Minorities, Educational Benefits, Second Language Learning, Transitional Programs, Elementary School Students, Comparative Analysis, Scores, Reading Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Case Studies, Standardized Tests, Mathematics Tests, Reading Tests, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Native Language, Language of Instruction, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/86944