RAND Research Topic: Multicultural Education 2020-11-11T02:33:46Z Copyright (c) 2020, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/topics/multicultural-education.html Meeting the Language and Culture Training Needs of U.S. Department of Defense Personnel Jennifer J. Li; Richard S. Girven; Norah Griffin https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2555.html 2019-05-13T09:30:00Z 2019-05-13T09:30:00Z RAND researchers evaluated the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Language Training Center Program, which partners with institutions of higher education to train DoD personnel in language, culture, and regional area studies. Implementing Two-Way Dual-Language Immersion Programs Jennifer J. Li; Jennifer L. Steele; Robert Slater; Michael Bacon; Trey Miller https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9921.html 2016-10-17T11:00:00Z 2016-10-17T11:00:00Z Teachers in two-way dual-language immersion classrooms consistently implemented key instructional practices targeted by the school district. Teachers strongly adhered to guidelines on language use. Students were less consistent in their language use. Teaching Practices and Language Use in Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Programs in a Large Public School District Jennifer J. Li; Jennifer L. Steele; Robert Slater; Michael Bacon; Trey Miller https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP66572.html 2016-07-28T13:00:00Z 2016-07-28T13:00:00Z This article provides a descriptive view of what is happening in two-way dual language immersion classrooms in a large, urban U.S. school district. Second-Language Skills for All? Chaitra M. Hardison; Louis W. Miller; Jennifer J. Li; Amber N. Schroeder; Susan Burkhauser; Sean Robson; Deborah Lai https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1189.html 2012-12-19T08:15:00Z 2012-12-19T08:15:00Z A survey of Air Force officers suggests that it would not be feasible to require a high level of proficiency in a second language upon commissioning. Alternatives, such as incentivizing steps toward attaining proficiency, are suggested. Assessing the illegal trade in cultural property from a public policy perspective Siobhan Ni Chonaill; Anais Reding; Lorenzo Valeri https://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB602.html 2011-03-29T13:00:00Z 2011-03-29T13:00:00Z The aim of this research is to explore new ways of curtailing the illegal trade in cultural property. Identifying Arabic-Language Materials for Children That Promote Tolerance and Critical Thinking Gail L. Zellman; Jeffrey Martini; Michal Perlman https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR856.html 2011-03-25T15:15:00Z 2011-03-25T15:15:00Z A focus on children, whose ideas are still being developed, may be more effective in promoting tolerance and critical thinking in the Arabic–speaking world than efforts directed toward adults, whose attitudes are already established. Child Care Choices of Hispanic Families: Why Aren't Families Using Center Care? Lindsay Daugherty https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD258.html 2010-01-25T17:03:00Z 2010-01-25T17:03:00Z Explores why Hispanic children are enrolled in preschools and early childhood centers in lesser proportions than children of other races and ethnicities. Family and Community Influences on Educational Outcomes Among Appalachian Youth Ryan Andrew Brown; William E. Copeland; E. Jane Costello; Alaattin Erkanli; Carol M. Worthman https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090925.html 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Examines the impact of community and family poverty and educational attainment on educational goals and attainment among rural white youth (n=200). Federal Support for Training Foreign Language and Area Specialists Lorraine M. McDonnell; Cathy Stasz; Rodger Madison https://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R3070.html 1983-09-01T09:00:00Z 1983-09-01T09:00:00Z Examines training and careers of individuals who received support through the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship program, and profiles their training, employment history, and on-the-job use of language and area skills.