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ERIC Number: EJ444539
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0782
Ethnic Minorities and Ethnic Minority Languages in Dutch Primary Schools: Problems and Challenges.
Vallen, Ton; Stijnen, Sjef
Language and Education: An International Journal, v5 n2 p113-23 1991
The multiethnic nature of Dutch society is discussed, particularly the extent of educational underperformance among ethnic minority children. The possible role of language in this underperformance is examined in terms of bilingual education, home language instruction in primary schools, and government policy. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Children, Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs, Educationally Disadvantaged, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Immigrants, Low Achievement, Minority Groups, Public Policy, Research Needs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Netherlands