ERIC Number: EJ1085284
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jan
Pages: 12
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Attitudinal Perspectives: A Factor to Implementation of a Dual Language Program
Whitacre, Michael
International Journal of Instruction, v8 n1 p35-46 Jan 2015
The central focus of this study was to determine the overall perceptions of school administrators, and the district bilingual coordinator on transferring theory to classroom practice, implementation, as viewed by those involved in the implementation process of the Gómez and Gómez Model of Dual Language Education. Responses were solicited from administrative personnel involved in the implementation of the Gómez and Gómez Model of Dual Language. Results revealed overall administrative attitudes were positive to the theoretical ideology and mixed as related to the actual implementation of the dual language program. The greatest areas of concern were; what to do when students enter the program who are either not Spanish dominant or who have not been in a dual language program. The second area of concern was with how to effectively evaluate teachers as they are observed for implementation of the dual langue program. Lastly, most administrators felt there was a lack of faculty proficient in Spanish.
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Spanish, Theory Practice Relationship, Models, Second Language Learning, Program Implementation, Bilingual Teachers, Language Dominance, School Districts, Transitional Programs, Language Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Questionnaires, Interviews, Bilingual Education Programs, Qualitative Research
International Journal of Instruction. Usak University, College of Education, Ankara Izmir Yolu, 1 Eylul Kampusu, Usak, 64200, Turkey. Tel: +90-5357355455; e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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