Literacy is naturally acquired in a literate environment. Reading is a means to an end and not an end in itself. Children need to be actively involved in learning. Curriculum development must consider the interrelationship of learning theory, organization, instruction, content, materials, methods, and evaluation. We believe that bilingual education is in need of some boldly innovative curriculum designs.
Literacy is language.
To prosper all language learning must be functional for the learner at the time of learning. That is, the learner must see its significance and purpose. All bilingual students know one or more languages well. They have no difficulty learning language. If reading and writing are functional to them they will learn them easily and well.