The Why, What, and How of a Bilingual Approach for Young Children [and] El Porque, el Cual y el Como de un Enfoque Bilingue para Ninos Preescolares.

This guide, in parallel English and Spanish volumes, provides information necessary for implementing bilingual/multicultural programs. Section 1 defines and describes the bilingual approach, examining instructional goals, rationale, philosophical justification, legal foundations, and practical considerations. Section 2 discusses attitudinal concerns, implementation problems, self-assessment instruments, and general strategies for attitude improvement. Bilingual requirements, the processes of language development and second language learning, language assessment and variation, testing procedures, and language teaching strategies are presented in Section 3. The importance of culture is emphasized in Section 4 through discussions of values, providing choices, and integrating cultures and contributions of all groups. Section 5 introduces curriculum ideas and strategies for implementing the bilingual approach. Parental involvement is outlined in Section 6. The concluding section discusses additional aids for the monolingual staff. The text is illustrated with many photographs of children, teachers, and parents. (BJD)