ERIC Number: EJ1174223
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-726X
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Sociocultural and Academic Considerations for School-Age d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multilingual Learners: A Case Study of A Deaf Latina
Baker, Sharon; Scott, Jessica
American Annals of the Deaf, v161 n1 p43-55 2016
For decades, research has focused on American Sign Language/English bilingual education for d/Deaf and hard of hearing students whose families used English or ASL. However, a growing population of d/Dhh children come from households where languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese) are used. In a longitudinal case study, the authors document the K-12 educational pathway of a deaf Latina student. Anecdotal records, semistructured interviews, assessment data, and document reviews of the participant's school and clinical records are used to develop the case study. The findings provide the basis for recommendations for future research and for critical factors to consider to improve the education of d/Dhh Multilingual Learners (DMLs). These include ensuring appropriate educational placements, addressing early communication and language needs, determining effective instructional techniques and assessments, strengthening the L1 to support L2 learning, and providing students with opportunities to learn their heritage language.
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Student Needs, Case Studies, Hispanic American Students, Bilingual Education, Spanish, Longitudinal Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Semi Structured Interviews, Academic Achievement, Student Records, Student Placement, Communication Skills, Teaching Methods, Evaluation Methods, Second Language Instruction, Native Language, Immigrants, Mexican Americans, Background, Influences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325K130221