International Journal of Bilingual
Education and Bilingualism
Editor: Colin Baker, University of Wales, Bangor
Review Editor: Aneta Pavlenko, Temple University, Philadelpia
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Volume: 6 Number: 1 Page: 37–51
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Bilingual Curriculum Construction and Empowerment in Colombia
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Anne-Marie de Mejía and Harvey Tejada
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This paper is based on a recent research study set up to trace the development of a bilingual curriculum in a monolingual private school in Cali, Colombia, with particular reference to two aspects: the
creation of a curricular proposal in accord with the philosophy and expectations of the school community, and the process of participant empowerment generated throughout the research project. The methodological
perspective adopted was microethnography, involving the analysis of interactive sessions, participant observation, research diaries, and reflective questionnaires. The results indicate that an Alternate
Day proposal, based on flexible curricular guidelines was the most appropriate alternative for the particular context of implementation. Furthermore, the process of participant empowerment was positively
evaluated.
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