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Multilingual Education Curriculum Development In Low And Middle-Income Countries, Gena N. Wambsganss
Multilingual Education Curriculum Development In Low And Middle-Income Countries, Gena N. Wambsganss
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis evaluates the curricula implemented in four mother-tongue based multilingual education programs in the Philippines, Thailand, East Timor, and Cameroon. The method for conducting research in this thesis is based on the five principles to enhance learning presented by the World Bank and the prism model developed by Thomas and Collier. The five principles presented by the World Bank are as follows: (1) Teach children in a language they understand starting with Early Childhood Education and Care services through at least the first six years of primary schooling. (2) Use a language children understand for instruction in academic subjects …
Navigating School: An English As A Second Language Curriculum For Multilingual Caregivers, Kerry Stimpson
Navigating School: An English As A Second Language Curriculum For Multilingual Caregivers, Kerry Stimpson
Master's Projects and Capstones
If multilingual families feel that they are not able to communicate with school staff, then these families may not become involved in their child’s school, and the child’s learning could be negatively impacted. The purpose of this project is to create a roadmap and lessons for English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to implement in their classes with multilingual caregivers. This curriculum will address the lack of understanding that ESL teachers have in regard to the needs of multilingual caregivers to communicate with their child’s school staff and understand the school system in the United States. Given the content …