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Dear All,

I'm a grad student at the University of Texas at Brownsville working on my master's degree in Guidance and Counseling.  One of the classes that I'm taking is called The Bilingual Child.  Our semester project involves surveying administrators and teachers on their views of bilingual education.  I wasn't excited about interviewing my principal and teachers I've know for years, and then I remembered, I'm connected to the world!! <G>

I would love to hear from you regarding dual language instruction.  Your responses will be shared with a class eager for information from outside of our little bubble.  Thanks in advance for imparting your wisdom with a group struggling to make education better for our kids.

Following are the survey questions grouped for TEACHERS or ADMINISTRATORS.
Thanks again. 8-)
                                  Selma Yznaga

                             TEACHER SURVEY

I.  Purpose of Bilingual Education

1.  Define bilingual education.
2.  What is the difference between biingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL)?

3.  Can you have bilingual ed without ESL?
4.  Can you have ESL without bilingual ed?
II.  Content or Design of Bilingual Education

1.  How would you implement bilingual ed in your classroom?
2.  What are the components of bilingual ed?
3.  What teaching methods work best for you?

III. Attitudes Toward Bilingual Education

1.  How do you feel about bilingual education?
2.  In your opinion, is this program effective or ineffective?  Why?
3.  What changes would you suggest to improve the program?

                          ADMINISTRATOR SURVEY

I.  Purpose of Bilingual Education

1.  What is the Bilingual Education Program?
2.  What are the goals of bilingual education?
3.  Which children does bilingual education serve?
4.  Does the curriculum differ for children in bilingual education?

II.  Content or Design of Bilingual Education

1.  How is bilingual education implemented at your school?
2.  What materials do bilingual program teachers have available that are
    different from regular ed classes?
3.  How is the physical environment of a bilingual classroom different from a
    regular ed classroom?
4.  Are there different instructional prescriptions for limited English
    Proficient (LEP) children?

III.  Attitudes Toward Bilingual Education

1.  Does bilingual education work?
2.  Is the bilingual program at your campus effective in meeting the stated     goals of the program?
3.  What changes would you like to see in bilingual education?

Muchas Gracias!

Selma


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