NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Code-Switching, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy: A Case Study.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Huerta-Macias, Ana; Quintero, Elizabeth – Bilingual Research Journal, 1992
In a classroom setting with young bilingual children and their parents, oral and written code switching allowed for effective communication among parents, children, and instructor in a way that was natural and comfortable for all involved. Proposes that code switching be viewed as part of a whole language approach in bilingual contexts. (Author/TD)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingualism
Bilingual Children's Writing: Evidence of Active Learning in Social Context.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Quintero, Elizabeth; Huerta-Macias, Ana – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1995
Examined the relationship between literacy development and sociocultural aspects. Identified some cognitive processes in biliteracy acquisition through categorizing children's work according to Piaget's active learner categories that show learners constructing knowledge for different purposes. Results suggest that these cognitive processes are…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cognitive Development