Language on the Playground vs. Academic Language

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Second Language Acquisition, Theory,
Methodology and Practice
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Speakers of other languages are entering our schools in droves. What can we, as educators, do about it? Traditionally, English has been the language of choice for instruction in the schools of America. But if a monolingual medium of instruction is not working, what will? This site presents an oveview of the forces and the framework that have shaped educational treatments in American schools over the last century. It will attempt to focus on what is also happening today, and try to predict what will happen tomorrow. In the end, you will make the choice.

 

 

 

 

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