Early Language Learning
A Model for Success
1st Edition
Published on 1. July 2006
177 pages
978-1-60752-854-8 (ISBN)
Description
The aim of this volume is to provide a detailed description of the process of initiating, maintaining and assessing a top quality elementary school foreign language program and to assist planners by providing them with a workable model. The book describes the successes and challenges of the Georgia Elementary School Foreign Languages Model Program. It includes a detailed description of the curriculum and of the research data showing positive effects of early language learning on elementary school students in Georgia. The primary audience for this book is policy makers, state and district level educators, including supervisors who have responsibility for foreign languages, principals, teachers and foreign language educators who are interested in components of best practices in early language learning education or who wish to begin a high quality elementary school foreign language program at the state or district level.
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Content
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Tables and Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- CH$1. Creating and Implementing the Georgia Elementary School Foreign Languages Model Program
- CH$2. From Theory to Practice
- CH$3. The Curriculum
- CH$4. Program and Student Assessment
- CH$5. Conclusion
- References
- Appendix A. Original Application Form
- Appendix B. The Georgia Elementary School Foreign Languages Model Program Original Fifteen Sites
- Appendix C. Approximate Budget for Beginning an Elementary Foreign Language Program with Teachers
- Appendix D. Philosophy and Pedagogy
- Appendix E. Third Grade Web Theme All About Me: Language Structures, Progress Indicators, Vocabulary, Objectives and Assessment Recommendations
- Appendix F. Joe Frank Uriz's Unit Plan
- Appendix G. Joe Frank Uriz's Assignments and Grading Rubrics
- Appendix H. Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA) Rating Scale
- Appendix I. Student Attitude and Ability Questionnaire
- Appendix J. Georgia Elementary School Foreign Languages Model Program Brochure, 2002-2003
