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Vocabulary And Sentence Structure In Emergent Spanish Reading, Allison Briceño
Vocabulary And Sentence Structure In Emergent Spanish Reading, Allison Briceño
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Dual language and bilingual education programs are increasing in number and popularity across the country. However, little information is available on how to teach children to read and write in Spanish. This article explores some of the similarities and differences in vocabulary and sentence structure in Spanish and English and considers the resulting implications for teaching emergent Spanish literacy. Understanding linguistic aspects of both languages enables teachers to better support the development of biliteracy and bilingualism.
Bilingual Education: History, Controversies, And The Philosophies That Drive It, Dia Gary
Bilingual Education: History, Controversies, And The Philosophies That Drive It, Dia Gary
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies
The purpose of this literature review is to examine the history of bilingual education. The literature review will investigate the various controversies that surround bilingual education, and the philosophical forces behind bilingual education.