Research


 * This wiki has been created by adapting information gleaned from renowned researchers in the English language learning field.**

Alba, R., Logan, J., Lutz, A., Stults, B. (2002). Only English by the third generation? Loss and preservation of the mother tongue among the grandchildren of contemporary immigrants. Demography, 39(3), 467-484

Cardenas-Hagen, E., Carlson, C.D, Pollard-Durodola, S.D.. (2007). The cross linguistic transfer of early literacy skills: The role of initial l1 and l2 skills and language of instruction. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 38(3), 249-259

Cummins, J. (2007). Promoting literacy in multilingual contexts. Retrieved March 31, 2008, from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/Cummins.pdf

Cummins, J. (2003). Bilingual children’s mother tongue: Why is it important for education? SPROG Forum, pp. 15-20

Guiberson, M.M., Barrett, K.C., Jancosek, E.G., Itano, C. Y. (2006). Language maintenance and loss in preschool-age children of Mexican immigrants: Longitudinal study. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 28,(1), 4-17

Kohnert, K., Yim, D., Nett, K., Kan, P.F., Duran, L. (2005). Intervention with linguistically diverse preschool children: A focus on developing home language(s). Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 36, 251-263.

Kuo, M.M. & Lai, C.C. (2007). Linguistics across culture: The impact of culture on second language learning. Journal of Foreign Language Instruction, pp. 1-10.

Lemhofer K., Dijkstra, T., Schriefers, H., Baayen, R.H., Grainger, J., Zwitserlood, P. (2008). Native language influences on word recognition in a second language: A megastudy. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition 34(1), 12-31.

Paneque, O.M. (2006). Good intentions, bad advice for bilingual families. Childhood Education, 171-174.

Papatheodorou, T. (2007). Supporting the mother tongue: Pedagogical approaches. Early Child Development and Care, 177(6 & 7), 751-765.

Restrepo, M.A. & Gray, S. (2007). Optimizing literacy in English language learners. Seminars in Speech and Language, 28(1), 25-34

Weigel, D.J., Lowman, J.L., Martin, S.S. (2007). Language development in the years before school: A comparison of developmental assets in home and child care settings. Early Childhood Development and Care 177(6 & 7), 719-734.