Introducing Children to Languages.

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Title: Introducing Children to Languages.
Authors: Swigart, Olive, New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Elementary Curriculum Development.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 47
Publication Date: 1962
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Schools, FLES, Language Guides, Language Instruction, Language Programs, Program Development, Scheduling, School Readiness, Second Language Programs, Second Languages, Teacher Recruitment, Teaching Methods
Abstract: Reflecting the mood of educational planners of the early 1960's toward the establishment of language courses in public elementary schools, this leaflet considers factors vital to the success of proposed FLES programs. Discussion centers on: (1) school readiness for the program, (2) justification for the proposed program, (3) scheduling, (4) choice of the second language, (5) teacher recruitment, (6) teaching methods, (7) grade level, (8) student selection, (9) program articulation, (10) program continuity, and (11) obtaining community support and program approval. (RL)
Journal Code: RIENOV1972
Entry Date: 1972
Accession Number: ED065013
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reflecting the mood of educational planners of the early 1960's toward the establishment of language courses in public elementary schools, this leaflet considers factors vital to the success of proposed FLES programs. Discussion centers on: (1) school readiness for the program, (2) justification for the proposed program, (3) scheduling, (4) choice of the second language, (5) teacher recruitment, (6) teaching methods, (7) grade level, (8) student selection, (9) program articulation, (10) program continuity, and (11) obtaining community support and program approval. (RL)