Table of ContentsTheoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #1 Separate Underlying Proficiency Theoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #2 Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Theoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #3.1 Theoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #3.2 Theoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #3.3 Theoretical Principles of Bilingual Education #3.4 |
Author: Jill Kerper Mora Copyright 1998
Source: Cummins, J. (1981). The role of primary language development
in promoting educational success for language minority students. In California Department
of Education. Schooling and Language Minority Students: A Theoretical Framework,
pp. 3-50. Sacramento: Author. |
Additional Resources:Click here for Dr. Cummins' explanation and discussion of the BICS/CALP theory.
Click here for an article that outlines the practical application of Dr. Cummins' theories about second language acquisition and cognitive development.
Click here for a research article by Virginia Collier on factors impacting the academic success of L2 learners.
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