Missionary Kids in National Schools: A Viable Option?

Study in host country national school offers missionary kids significant linguistic and cultural benefits. However, there may be opportunity costs in first-language development and adjustment to the home culture. This research investigates how study in a second-language, K-12, host country national...

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Main Author: Wrobbel, Karen A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2009
In: Missiology
Year: 2009, Volume: 37, Issue: 2, Pages: 209-219
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