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Direct linkAsfaha, Yonas Mesfun; Kurvers, Jeanne; Kroon, Sjaak – Applied Psycholinguistics, 2009
The study investigated reading in four African languages that use either syllabic Ge'ez (Tigrinya and Tigre languages) or alphabetic Latin scripts (Kunama and Saho). A sample of 385 Grade 1 children were given letter knowledge, word reading, and spelling tasks to investigate differences at the script and language levels. Results showed that the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, African Languages, Reading Instruction, Syllables
Levey, Sandra; Polirstok, Susan – SAGE Publications (CA), 2010
Language Development: Understanding Language Diversity in the Classroom offers comprehensive coverage of the language development process for pre- and in-service teachers while emphasizing the factors that further academic success in the classroom, including literacy skills, phonological awareness, and narrative. With chapters written by respected…
Descriptors: Phonological Awareness, Literacy, Listening Skills, Language Acquisition
McGough, Sarah M. – Teachers College Record, 2007
Background/Context: Diane Ravitch has focused on the extensive censorship occurring within the publication of school textbook and testing materials in her book, "The Language Police" (2003). This book, indicative of conservative frustrations with minority special interest groups, raises several key issues echoed throughout the larger educational…
Descriptors: Language Role, Censorship, Bias, Educational Policy
