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1. Children with Severe Behavior Problems: A Survey of Texas Child Care Centers' Responses

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Buck, Kathryn A. and Ambrosino, Robert J.

Abstract

This article presents the findings of an exploratory study designed to look at the issue of removal of children from childcare due to behavior problems. A survey was sent to a random sample of nonresidential licensed day care centers (DCCs) in Texas. Results from the survey indicate that 50% of DCCs have removed a child from care due to behavior problems. In most cases, parents were left to figure out for themselves what to do with their children following their dismissal from care. This and other relationships found in the data are discussed as well as the need for future research in this area.

Published
2004
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5. Nurturing the Hothouse Special: When Proficiency Becomes Performance.

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Buck, Kathryn

Abstract

Cautions against adapting the Interagency Language Roundtable and the ACTFL/ETS guidelines for specific purposes. Defines "hothouse special" as a second language learner who can impressively speak on one or two higher topics but fails to transfer this level of vocabulary and grammar to other topics. Proposes new definitions of proficiency, performance, and achievement. (SED)

Published
1984

6. The Rationale for Defining and Measuring Foreign Language Proficiency in Programs for Business.

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Buck, Kathryn and Hiple, David V.

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Discusses the origins and uses of proficiency-based systems in government and education, an initial application of proficiency-based foreign language oral skills assessment in one corporate setting, and the wide range of potential applications of proficiency-based systems for business, industry, and the professions in general. (SED)

Published
1984

7. Textbooks in German 1942-1973: A Descriptive Bibliography.

Author

Modern Language Association of America, New York, NY., Buck, Kathryn, and Haase, Arthur

Abstract

This annotated bibliography lists German textbooks published in the United States for use in junior high, high school, and college by students whose first language is English. Intended for those interested in researching old and writing new texts, as well as for those searching for an extant volume for classroom use, the bibliography consists of 645 entries. With the exception of a few books published prior to 1942 which are still in print, all books listed were published between 1942 and 1973. The texts are categorized according to their main pedagogical purpose, and each appears only once. The categories are: (1) beginning texts; (2) intermediate texts; (3) integrated series; (4) science grammars; (5) reference grammars; (6) composition and conversation texts; (7) general readers; (8) cultural readers and anthologies; (9) science and other area readers; and (10) anthologies of poetry, prose, and drama. In appendix A supplementary materials of the following types are cited: (1) workbooks, (2) phonetics and pronunciation texts, (3) word and idiom lists, (4) self-teaching books, (5) guides for travelers, (6) translation texts, and (7) dictionaries. Appendix B consists of general bibliographic references and a list of works on language teaching methodology. (PMP)

Published
1974

8. Options for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Author

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, NY., Modern Language Association of America, New York, NY., Born, Warren C., and Buck, Kathryn

Abstract

This report presents the results of a survey of innovative foreign language curricula in U.S. colleges and universities undertaken in 1974-75 by the Modern Language Association. The survey results published comprise three sections: (1) seventy-seven detailed curriculum reports including topics that are career-related, community-related, interdisciplinary (interdepartmental), interdisciplimary (departmental), and non-traditional; (2) a catalog giving questionnaire data for each of nearly 1,700 qualifying survey entries; and (3) an index of institutions. The survey attempts to ascertain the nature of curricular changes being undertaken in the wake of declining enrollments and the disappearance of many traditional reasons for foreign language study. This publication is intended to familiarize users with a range of courses and programs and the institutions in which they are being offered. From the catalog, an instructor can assess what is being done in other colleges and universities and can then contact directly the individuals in those institutions who might be of help in developing and evaluating foreign language curricula. (Author/NCR)

Published
1978

9. Report on the 1974-75 Survey of Non-Traditional Curricula

Author

Buck, Kathryn

Abstract

The paper reports on the goals, procedures and results of the 1974-75 survey of non-traditional curricula for foreign languages in American institutions of higher education. The new curricula are classified under five main headings: 1) Career-related, 2) Community-related, 3) Interdisciplinary (Interdepartmental), 4) Interdisciplinary (Departmental), 5) Non-traditional. (CLK)

Published
1975

11. Criteria for Hiring--Fall 1974

Author

Buck, Kathryn

Abstract

Reported here are results of a survey done in 1974 by the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages on criteria for hiring language teachers in universities. Some more important qualifications are: a Ph.D., study in the foreign country of the language, ability to teach a second language, previous experience. (SC)

Published
1975

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