German and English Language Instruction in Hungarian Preschools: Initial Thoughts and Impressions

Andrea M. Noel

doi:10.17165/TP.2016.1-2.12

Authors

Andrea M. Noel University of West Hungary, Home Institution: The State University of New York at New Paltz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17165/TP.2016.1-2.12

Abstract

This article introduces the historical and contemporary context of dual language early education in Hungary and links this context to both current early childhood teacher training programs in Sopron, Hungary, and the author’s initial and informal observations in two types of language focused preschool classrooms. Results of these observations offer preliminary information that will be used to inform future research.

Author Biography

Andrea M. Noel, University of West Hungary, Home Institution: The State University of New York at New Paltz

Professor Dr., Fulbright Scholar
noela@newpaltz.edu

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