Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Lascarides & Hinitz (2000)- Chapters 17-18

In the text, the authors discuss the history of bilingual education in the United States. Describe the events that influenced our country's ideas about bilingual education during different historical periods. In addition, do you believe that this movement is a cycle or a trend in education?

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Lascarides & Hinitz (2000)- Chapters 12-14

Head Start was created during Johnson's War on Poverty in the 1960's. What previous programs or research provided the necessary foundation to encourage leaders of the time that project Head Start might help serve this population?

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Lascarides & Hinitz (2000)- Chapters 9-11

During the kindergarten movement in the United States, many of the key players of this period had personal connections with each other. Describe some of the key relationships among these influential educators and how these acquaintanceships shaped the growth of kindergarten in this country.