Defining Bilingualism: Factors Contributing to Variability in Language and Literacy Development of Spanish-English Bilingual Children
2009 ◽
Vol 16
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pp. 38-44
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Abstract Given the increasing number of children from homes in which a language other than English is the primary language, it is important for speech-language pathologists to understand how bilingualism is defined and the implications of different defining factors for language development and later literacy outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors contributing to the differences observed across bilingual language and literacy development. Previous research suggests there are differences in the language and literacy development of bilingual children due to differing ages of exposure to each language and the context in which each language is then used. Implications for assessment and interventions are discussed.
Forum: Morphological Awareness as a Key Factor in Language-Literacy Success for Academic Achievement
2020 ◽
Vol 51
(3)
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pp. 509-513
2008 ◽
Vol 9
(2)
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pp. 71-78
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2005 ◽
Vol 26
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pp. 67-84
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