Training limited English proficient students for the workplace: trends in vocational education

Series or Serial: Occasional Papers in Vocational Education, New Focus, Number 11, Summer 1989

Publisher: National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education

Published At: Wasington, DC

Date Published: 1989

Distributor: National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education

Source Address: 1118 22nd Street, NW

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20037

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Subjects: Vocational Education; Vocational English (Second Language); Bilingual Education; Secondary School Students; Limited English Speaking

Abstract:
The paper examines the effects of vocational education on language minority students at the secondary level. It also presents some promising practices in vocational education for LEP students. It concludes with recommendations for bilingual and ESL educators, parents, and policymakers.

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