ERIC Number: EJ1222949
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1934-5267
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Invite Their Languages In: Community-Based Literacy Practices with Multilingual African Immigrant Girls in New York City
Lee, Crystal Chen
International Journal of Multicultural Education, v21 n2 p1-22 2019
This three-year qualitative case study examined how an African community-based organization, Sauti Yetu's Girl's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (GELI), leads, bolsters, and transforms the literacy development of African immigrant girls who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) in New York City schools. In particular, the study addresses how community-based literacy practices mobilize multilingual African immigrant girls to strengthen their communities. The study drew upon critical perspectives of literacy and community-based practices to examine the approaches GELI has implemented to address the academic and social needs of African immigrant girls in public schools. Funding for this research was supported by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowship.
Descriptors: Immigrants, English Language Learners, Literacy Education, Multilingualism, Foreign Countries, Public Schools, Student Needs, Social Development, Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Community Organizations, School Community Programs, Culturally Relevant Education, Females, High Schools
International Journal of Multicultural Education. Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087. Tel: 610-341-1597; Fax: 484-581-1276; e-mail: ijme@eastern.edu; Web site: http://www.ijme-journal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: New York (New York); Africa
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A