ERIC Number: EJ1104094
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 6
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Adapting to Changing Needs: A Teacher-Led Japanese FLES Program
Romeo, Ken; Dyer, Margaret
Learning Languages, v10 n1 p12-15 Fall 2004
When designing a language program, it is often difficult to create a workable balance between a desired ideal and the realities imposed by limited resources. Ultimately, the task is to make the best use of the available materials within the allotted time frame by drawing on the creativity and expertise of the staff. The following is a brief portrayal of how teachers at one elementary school have found a way to create a context-rich environment for language learning by drawing on their own language expertise. Results show that not only are students motivated, but their proficiency increases significantly over the span of one year. Teachers are stimulated and empowered by the nature of the program.
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Japanese, Elementary Schools, High Achievement, Nontraditional Education, Bilingual Education, Faculty Development, Language of Instruction, Curriculum Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Focus Groups, Teacher Attitudes, Language Usage, Language Proficiency, Parent Surveys
National Network for Early Language Learning. Winston-Salem, NC. e-mail: nnell@wfu.edu; Web site: http://www.nnell.org/publications/journal.shtml
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California (San Francisco)
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