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On Course: Bilingual Education's Success in California
"The birth of this book is like that of any child, filled with hopes and dreams for the future. This book represents the best of bilingual education today and, by its birth, we attempt to shape the future for ourselves and our children. Through the sharing of state-of-the-art experiences founded on sound learning theory, the board of directors of the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) seeks to further academic excellence and achievement in this field."
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First published June 1, 1988
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Stephen D. Krashen
37 books148 followersStephen Krashen is professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, who moved from the linguistics department to the faculty of the School of Education in 1994. He is a linguist, educational researcher, and activist.
Dr. Krashen has published more than 350 papers and books, contributing to the fields of second-language acquisition, bilingual education, and reading. He is credited with introducing various influential concepts and terms in the study of second-language acquisition, including the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the affective filter, and the natural order hypothesis. Most recently, Krashen promotes the use of free voluntary reading during second-language acquisition, which he says "is the most powerful tool we have in language education, first and second."
Dr. Krashen also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and was the winner of the 1978 Venice Beach Open Incline Press. He spent two years in Ethiopia teaching English and science with the Peace Corps.
Dr. Krashen has published more than 350 papers and books, contributing to the fields of second-language acquisition, bilingual education, and reading. He is credited with introducing various influential concepts and terms in the study of second-language acquisition, including the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the affective filter, and the natural order hypothesis. Most recently, Krashen promotes the use of free voluntary reading during second-language acquisition, which he says "is the most powerful tool we have in language education, first and second."
Dr. Krashen also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and was the winner of the 1978 Venice Beach Open Incline Press. He spent two years in Ethiopia teaching English and science with the Peace Corps.
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August 25, 2011
Because of the generosity of Dr. Stephen Krashen who was cleaning out his house I received this book--he sent it at no cost to me AND even paid the s/h. Even though it was written in 1988 the evidence that supports bilingual education is still valuable. The principles and criteria of a quality bilingual program that Krashen shares in the book are still pertinent to us today.
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