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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Explorations on the Benefits of a Holistic Family Language and Literacy Program in a Latino Community: Multiple Perspectives
Halpern, Clarisse; Gonzalez, Daisy; Giambo, Debra; Szecsi, Tunde
International Journal of the Whole Child, v4 n1 p33-43 2019
Latino families face several challenges when they immigrate to the United States. School-based early childhood programs involving families with a holistic approach indicate effectiveness toward integrating both children and families into the school community. This paper explores, through informal conversations with administrators, teachers, and parents, their beliefs regarding the benefits of a high-quality family program. In this paper, as a consequence of assuming a holistic perspective, the authors describe prospects for academic gains, positive progress regarding social-emotional benefits, and overall improved inclusive community-related benefits for both children and their families. Additionally, recommendations include strategies to support the challenges confronting newly immigrated Latino families.
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Family Programs, Family Literacy, Literacy Education, Program Effectiveness, Holistic Approach, Community Programs, Family School Relationship, Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, Adult Education, English (Second Language), Parenting Skills, Parent Child Relationship, School Readiness, Teacher Attitudes, Principals, Administrator Attitudes
Tennessee Association for Childhood Education International. Web site: https://libjournals.mtsu.edu/index.php/ijwc
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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