Optimal Entry Point for French Immersion
Year:
2007
Author :
Journal:
, Revue de l'Université de Moncton (Numéro hors série)
Pages :
, 27-35
Abstract
Ce texte se divise en trois sections. Tout d’abord, l’auteure présente les principes généraux de l’éducation bilingue à prendre en considération au moment de prendre des décisions au sujet de l’âge d’entrée aux programmes immersions. Ensuite, les trois grandes formes d’éducation bilingue, précoce, moyenne et tardive, seront examinées afin de déterminer les avantages et les inconvénients de chacune. En dernier lieu, l’auteure présente son point de vue sur ce qui peut être considéré comme le point d’entrée optimale en immersion française.
This discussion will be divided into three sections. In the first, I wish to present for your consideration certain general principles of bilingual education which need to be taken into account in making decisions about entry into immersion programs. Secondly, we will examine the three major forms of immersion education, early, middle and late, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each, and lastly, I will share with you my perceptions as to which point might be considered an optimal one for entry into French immersion.
This discussion will be divided into three sections. In the first, I wish to present for your consideration certain general principles of bilingual education which need to be taken into account in making decisions about entry into immersion programs. Secondly, we will examine the three major forms of immersion education, early, middle and late, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each, and lastly, I will share with you my perceptions as to which point might be considered an optimal one for entry into French immersion.
Theme :
BilingualismEducationFrancophones
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