Graduate Project Title
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 1992
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Jose Licano-Palma
Second Committee Member
Conrad H. Potter
Third Committee Member
Franklin D. Carlson
Abstract
An alternative method for the development of second language acquisition and literacy in a second language program was explored. A collection of Spanish children's songs and lessons utilizing "whole language" teaching strategies were compiled to supplement the language arts cμrriculum. The premise for this study was that children's songs could be used to develop activities that would enhance second language acquisition and literacy skills. Implications for the integration of music to provide a cogent transitional vehicle from spoken to written language structures are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Capetillo, Homero R., "A Whole Language Approach Integrating Children's Songs in Spanish to Enhance Language Acquisition and Literacy in the Spanish Immersion Primary Grades" (1992). All Graduate Projects. 382.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/382
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons