ERIC Number: EJ1383712
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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Supporting English Language Development of English Language Learners in Virtual Kindergarten: A Parents' Perspective
Shahbazi, Sara; Salinitri, Geri
Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, v26 n2 p62-74 2022
The researchers of this case study explored English language learner (ELL) parents' experience as they supported their children's English language development in an online (virtual) kindergarten programme. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Then the researchers used thematic analysis to describe the participants' lived experience with the phenomenon. Findings indicated that online learning increased the emotional stressors for parents of ELL children, and altered the communication between parents and teachers. Meanwhile, the use of breakout rooms reinforced the children's language development, and translation services supported parents. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that schools and boards provide the parents and families of multilingual learners with ongoing workshops to give them the tools and confidence to continue supporting their children in person and online. They also recommend a greater investment in translation services.
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Parent Role, Experience, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Online Courses, Stress Variables, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Interpersonal Communication, Translation, Educational Technology, School Role, Parent Education, Family Programs, Kindergarten, Foreign Countries, Emotional Response, Small Group Instruction
FLANZ: Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand. PO Box 391, Blenheim 7240, New Zealand. Web site: https://www.jofdl.nz/index.php/JOFDL/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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