English Literacy Development for English Language Learners: Does Spanish Instruction Promote or Hinder?

Authors

Brenda K. Gorman, Marquette UniversityFollow
Connie Summers, University of Texas at Austin
Kelly M. Thomason, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

26 p.

Publication Date

7-2007

Publisher

Pearson Assessments

Source Publication

Evidence Based Practice Briefs

Source ISSN

1941-7756

Abstract

In this brief, the authors consider whether instruction in a child's native language (particularly Spanish) hinders or promotes learning of literacy in English. The authors conduct a four-step process for identifying research on this topic, examining this literature, and then determining the answer to this clinical question. The results suggest that supporting a child's home/native language promotes rather than hinders development of English literacy skills.

Comments

Published version. Evidence Based Practice Briefs, Vol. 2, No. 2, (July 2007). © 2007 Pearson Assessments. Used with Permission.

Recommended Citation

Gorman, Brenda K.; Summers, Connie; and Thomason, Kelly M., "English Literacy Development for English Language Learners: Does Spanish Instruction Promote or Hinder?" (2007). Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Research and Publications. 8.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/spaud_fac/8