Bilingual Vocational Education Needs Assessment Project [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5478199
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Intercultural Development Research Association, San Antonio, TX
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1986
- 97 p.
- Summary:
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A study was conducted (1) to determine the need for vocational training among the limited English speaking (LEP) population in Texas; (2) to determine how many LEP students are being served by vocational programs; (3) to set priorities in the training areas; (4) to assess the need and type of support services required to keep LEP students in vocational education programs; and (5) to recommend a future course of action to improve service to LEP populations in the state. Information was gathered through two statewide surveys of vocational directors and students, interviews of key individuals involved in vocational education programs, and review of the literature and guidelines. The study found that only about 10 percent of the estimated 90,000 LEP secondary-age persons were enrolled in secondary vocational education programs, and few were enrolled in college-level programs. The study reported that bilingual vocational programs would help to serve this population. Trade and industrial education was the most desired area, and this area also had the highest enrollment. The need for support services such as bilingual guidance counselors, job placement assistance, and child care was reported by some students. As a result of the study, goals for improving the vocational education programs for LEP populations were established. They include the following: providing students with instruction in both English and their primary language, providing students with instruction in vocational English as a second language while students learn job skills, and facilitating participation in the mainstream of society. Recommendations were made for both secondary and postsecondary levels to meet these goals. Questionnaires for administrators and students are presented in the appendixes. (KC)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Texas Education Agency, Austin. Dept. of Occupational Education and Technology.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Bilingual Education
- Educational Improvement
- Educational Needs
- English (Second Language)
- Limited English Speaking
- Postsecondary Education
- Program Improvement
- Second Language Instruction
- Secondary Education
- Spanish Speaking
- State Programs
- Vocational Education
- Vocational English (Second Language)
- Texas
- Other authors/contributors:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2056 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1986
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