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ERIC Number: ED544023
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jun-4
Pages: 2
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Instruction in Spanish and Outcomes for Pre-Kindergarten English Language Learners. Research Brief
Burchinal, Margaret; Field, Samuel; Lopez, Michael L.; Howes, Carollee; Pianta, Robert
National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
This study examined associations between classroom quality, amount of instruction in Spanish, and academic learning of Spanish-speaking 4 years-olds. Findings suggest that gains in reading and math were larger when children received more instruction in Spanish in classrooms with more responsive and sensitive teachers. It is possible that instruction in Spanish in high-quality classrooms may enhance the academic skills for children with limited English. [This research brief is based on the following published study: Burchinal, M., Field, S., Lopez, M. L., Howes, C., & Pianta, R. (2012). Instruction in Spanish in pre-kindergarten classrooms and child outcomes for English language learners. "Early Childhood Research Quarterly," 27, 188-197. (EJ958040)]
National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. 350 Old Ivy Way Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Tel: 866-301-8278; e-mail: castl@virginia.edu; Web site: http://curry.virginia.edu/research/centers/castl/project/ncrece
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE)
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