Members of the listserve involved in special education: I am in the last stages of writing my doctoral dissertation on the role of applied linguistics in bilingual special education. While I have made a strong theoretical case that the role is a crucial one, I am still lacking specifics about HOW it helps. If anyone involved in special education assessment would be interested/able to take a few moments to respond to this questionnaire, I would be most appreciative. Please return to: Karen L. Christensen (Asst. Prof. of Spanish & Program Coordinator of the Bilingual/Bicultural Special Education Masters Training Program) Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, PA 16546 Tel. 814/824-2120 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Thank you in advance for your cooperation. A. General Information Name: _______________________________________________________________ Title/Position: ______________________________________________________ School: _____________________________________________________________ How many years have you been in the education field? _________________ How are you involved with bilingual or special education instruction or assessment? _____________________________________________________________________ B. Assessment of Experience and Background Please rate your experience and/or background in the following aspects: 1. Knowledge of issues related to bilingual education Extensive Adequate Some None 2. Knowledge of issues related to second language acquisition and/or applied linguistics? Extensive Adequate Some None 3. Knowledge of bilingual assessment procedures and tools Extensive Adequate Some None 4. The role of social factors in language acquisition and usage Extensive Adequate Some None 5. Ability to distinguish between second language acquisition difficulties and true learning differences Extensive Adequate Some None C. Concerns Regarding the above categories, or any others related to bilingual education and special education, please list what you consider to be concerns or knowledge gaps in your experience and how they relate to your current academic responsibilities: ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com