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The Teaching Of Communications Skills In Relation To The Cultural Background Of Mexican Migrants, Irene Hlousek May 1969

The Teaching Of Communications Skills In Relation To The Cultural Background Of Mexican Migrants, Irene Hlousek

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to objectively describe a method of teaching English communication skills to Spanish-speaking Mexican-migrant adults. A program of experiences was developed to teach communication skills to Mexican-migrant adults. An attempt was made to overcome the difficulties these adults face in learning a second language and to bring about the changes in attitude necessary for ready adaptation to the culture in which they now find themselves. The important factor in teaching communication skills is the building of an adequate English vocabulary.

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A Method Of Teaching English Spelling To Thai Students At The Elementary Level, Sirima Warayingyong Mar 1969

A Method Of Teaching English Spelling To Thai Students At The Elementary Level, Sirima Warayingyong

All Master's Theses

Before a Thai teacher attempts to teach English spelling to her students, she should consider the factors that complicate English spelling for the Thai student, so that she can provide effective lessons, methods of instruction, and teaching materials. Good spelling involves many areas of the language: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and handwriting.

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An Analysis Of Washington State Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Foreign Language Instruction In The Elementary School (Files), Thomas H. Nelson Aug 1968

An Analysis Of Washington State Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Foreign Language Instruction In The Elementary School (Files), Thomas H. Nelson

All Master's Theses

The purposes of this study were (1) to ascertain the attitudes and opinions of 125 teachers in first class districts in the State of Washington toward the teaching of a foreign language in elementary schools; and (2) to present a summary of literature on FLES to reveal the thinking of those involved in FLES programs.

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A Survey Of Modern Foreign Language Programs In Selected Cities Of Tidewater Virginia, Rhonwen Leonard Newton Apr 1968

A Survey Of Modern Foreign Language Programs In Selected Cities Of Tidewater Virginia, Rhonwen Leonard Newton

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

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Methods Of Communicating With And Relating To The Parents Of Migrant Children, Marian I. Hines Jan 1968

Methods Of Communicating With And Relating To The Parents Of Migrant Children, Marian I. Hines

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to (1) determine the present status of efforts, techniques, and materials used by school personnel to communicate with parents of migrant and culturally deprived or disadvantaged children, and (2) identify ways and methods of improving the presently used efforts, techniques, and materials.

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A Study Of The Applicability Of Makah Indian Music As Material For Concert Band Composition, Larry S. Richardson Aug 1961

A Study Of The Applicability Of Makah Indian Music As Material For Concert Band Composition, Larry S. Richardson

All Master's Theses

This study intended to (1) use indigenous musical materials in a manner interesting to and useful in the instrumental music program of the public schools, (2) contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic values of Northwest Indian Culture, and (3) promote an appreciation of the people who strive to perpetuate their Indian cultural heritage.

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Problems To Be Considered When Instituting A Foreign Language Program In The Elementary School, Betty Jean Auty Jul 1960

Problems To Be Considered When Instituting A Foreign Language Program In The Elementary School, Betty Jean Auty

Graduate Student Projects

This paper will investigate the problems to be considered when instituting a foreign language in the elementary school: the aims of the foreign language program, methods of foreign language instruction in the elementary school, and practical administrative problems of the foreign language study in the elementary school.

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The Efficiency Of Bilingual Children In Understanding Analogies In The English Language, Veta Walker Mercer May 1960

The Efficiency Of Bilingual Children In Understanding Analogies In The English Language, Veta Walker Mercer

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies ETDs

It is felt that the bilingual population in the southwest is of significantly large enough proportions to warrant specialized emphasis on its education problems. These children need to become better comprehensive readers, not merely word-callers. Teachers frequently assume that if their pupils recognize the words of selection, comprehension is assured. Unfortunately, this is not true in many instances. There are many aspects of English language which might cause bilingual children some difficulty. A few of these might be the analogy, synonym, homonym, multiple meaning, antonym, and the idiomatic expression. This study is designed to reveal the extent which bilingual children …

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The Relationship Between Bilingualism And Verbal Test Performance, Donald Fred Mead Sep 1957

The Relationship Between Bilingualism And Verbal Test Performance, Donald Fred Mead

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies ETDs

It is the principal purpose of the present study to investigate the relationship between bilingualism as measure by an objectively oriented scale, the Hoffman Bilingual Schedule, and test performances with a comparatively new vocabulary instrument which merely requires the subject to point in response to the spoken word. The Latter is the Ammons Full-Range Picture Vocabulary Test. A secondary purpose is to establish tentative Spanish Norms for 17,18, and 19 year-olds for the Ammons test.

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