NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Zaidi, Rahat; Metcalfe, Robin; Norton, Bonny – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2022
In response to Canada's growing ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity, educators in French immersion classrooms are increasingly responding with enhanced cross-linguistic initiatives, and dual language books are promising resources in the promotion of multilingualism (Zaidi, 2020; Zaidi & Dooley, 2021). This paper details a research…
Descriptors: Bilingual Instructional Materials, Multilingualism, Case Studies, French
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Vadasy, Patricia F.; Sanders, Elizabeth A. – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2015
In this exploratory study we examine the value of exposure to the spelling and pronunciation of word forms when introducing the meanings of new and difficult vocabulary words. Kindergarten English learners were randomly assigned to one of two types of storybook reading delivered by tutors. Students in both treatments listened to short stories…
Descriptors: Spelling, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Difficulty Level
Vadasy, Patricia F.; Sanders, Elizabeth A. – Grantee Submission, 2014
In this exploratory study the researchers examined examine the value of exposure to the spelling and pronunciation of word forms when introducing the meanings of new and difficult vocabulary words. Researchers randomly assigned kindergarten English learners to one of two types of storybook reading delivered by tutors. Students received individual…
Descriptors: Spelling, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Difficulty Level