Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2007

Source Publication

Evidence Based Practice Briefs

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

Evidence Based Practice Briefs, Vol. 2, No. 2, (July 2007).