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The most common civil rights cases in education are related to free appropriate public education, and different treatment or denial of benefits based on disability, or race.
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New research shows that mothers have twice the impact on language exposure, challenging traditional parenting advice. In a new study, Concordia University researchers found that there wasn’t a single strategy that could be singled out as “best” to raise a child bilingually. But when they looked at parents’ language use individually rather than the family’s overall strategy, they had an unexpected and striking finding: mothers had up to twice the impact on language exposure compared to fathers. They believe these findings will have real-world impact for policymakers, health-care workers and professionals who closely work with and give advice to bilingual families.
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Translanguaging, an approach to multilingualism, enables individuals to draw from their entire linguistic repertoires, challenging traditional language boundaries. This study explores how translanguaging practices influence identity formation, academic integration, and social adaptation among...
Dual-language books (DLBs) are ones with the story told in two languages—sometimes with both languages on the same page, and other times in a two-page spread with the first language on one page and the second language on the other.
In her doctoral dissertation, M.Sc. (Tech) Khazar Khorrami explored the development of early language perception skills using computational modeling. In her research, she applied self-supervise
WIDA-based ESOL programs face significant challenges in aligning with state laws that emphasize structured literacy and the science of reading.
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Data from two states show that certain English learners tend to have less access to core academic courses they need to graduate.
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If students aren't interested in a topic vital to their education, present them with chances to discuss, understand, and dissect "the WHY."
The "United Nations Strategic Framework on Multilingualism" reaffirms our commitment to multilingualism by integrating language considerations into every aspect of the Secretariat’s work.
A new study by researchers from Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Carleton University has found the brain’s language network responds differently to a native language, than additional languages. The study published in academic journal Cerebral Cortex, further explored existing findings on the language center in the brains of people who speak five or more languages, otherwise known as polyglots. Researchers primarily examined what happens in the brains of polyglots when they listen to familiar languages in which they have varying levels of knowledge and proficiency. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and a group of 34
The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics recently received a $494,659 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for their project titled, “Addressee effects in demonstrative systems across bilingual communities.” This three-year project, funded by NSF, will be housed in UNM’s Department of Linguistics and led by Professors Naomi Shin and Rosa Vallejos-Yopán in collaboration with Amalia Skilton from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Flores, a professor in Penn’s Graduate School of Education, uncovers why Latinx students have tested as underperforming in academic language for decades due to education policy and societal constraints.
Background Students’ psychological wellness is one of the key elements that improve their well-being and shape their academic progress in the realm of language learning. Among various strategies, physical exercise emerges as an effective approach, allowing learners to manage their emotions considerably. Methods Employing a quasi-experimental research design, this study examines the impact of a three-month physical running exercise intervention on emotional regulation behaviors among L1 (Arabic language) and L2 (English as a foreign language learning) students. Data was collected at three (pre-test, mid-test, and post-test) intervals, focusing cognitive reappraisal (CR) and expressive suppression (ES) the key constructs of emotional regulation. Findings The results showed that the emotional regulation abilities of both groups were considerably impacted by the physical running exertion and differed significantly, with students’ CR skills significantly improving and their ES decreasing over time. However, no significant interaction effect between time and (L1 and L2) groups’ CR was observed, suggesting that physical exercise universally benefits cognitive reappraisal regardless of the language learning context. Conversely, a significant interaction effect was observed in students’ ES, with L2 students experiencing more reduction compared to their L1 counterparts, highlighting the unique emotional challenges faced by L2 learners and the effectiveness of physical activity in mitigating these challenges. Conclusion The results highlight the importance of physical exercise in enhancing emotional regulation abilities among students, particularly in a second language learning context. Given this, regular physical activity programs should be incorporated into educational curricula to support students’ emotional well-being and academic success. It further offers insightful recommendations for teachers, students, administrators, and policymakers to optimize physical exercise integration in higher education.
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As the year 2024 draws to a close and a hopeful new year approaches, diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism are at the forefront of discussions. We are gradually coming to accept in society that diversity—the product of differences in cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives—enhances our...
Kids from immigrant backgrounds in the US often struggle to develop fluency in two languages. Many factors — parental misconceptions, the lack of support in schools and social attitudes — play a role.
In education circles, it’s relatively common to hear English learners (ELs) touted as one of the fastest-growing student groups in public schools. And
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The internet sphere has become a disruptive platform for education, leading to a reworking of the language instruction scene. This research investigates the intersection of Translanguaging Pedagogy with the dynamic digital platform DingTalk, with the objective of enhancing the English grammar learning experience for Chinese undergraduate students. The goal of this study, which is multilingual context-based, is to investigate the as-yet-unexplored field of using students’ linguistic repertoires in virtual environments. Utilising a mixed-methods methodology, this work incorporates a quasi-experimental design and qualitative investigation to elucidate the complex interaction between Translanguaging Pedagogy and the immersive potential of DingTalk. The study involved a population of 58 Chinese undergraduate students, with qualitative insights further enriched through interviews with 4 participants. The results reveal notable enhancements in English grammatical skills among individuals who participated in the Translanguaging method using DingTalk. These findings underscore the effectiveness of incorporating Mandarin as a cognitive bridge. Qualitative observations shed light on the cognitive and emotional aspects of this new method, unveiling its profound influence on the acquisition of language. The present study aims to alter educational paradigms by illustrating the mutually beneficial connection between pedagogy and technology in the context of improving language acquisition. In light of the global shift towards remote education, this research presents a groundbreaking approach that paves the way for a future characterised by comprehensive and skill-oriented language instruction, fostering inclusivity.
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A new federal report found key characteristics associated with English learners' academic success.
Study builds empathy by guiding teachers to explore identities.
Reading wars or reading reconciliation: A critical examination of robust research evidence, curriculum policy and teachers' practices for Teaching phonics and reading
The primary objective of this research was to investigate the determinants influencing bilingual instruction at the tertiary level in the Chinese educational context. A complex network analysis was adopted for this study. Twenty-one factors were first identified using the Delphi method, a qualitative research method. A complex network was then designed for analysis of the factors. The results indicate that the network is a scale-free network with certain key factors. The findings further reveal that the subject language feature and bilingual instruction models have more connections with other factors, and thus they are the most significant factors to ensure the effective implementation of bilingual instruction. The findings of this research may provide implications for bilingual education.
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is a promising technique for enhancing cognitive performance and skill acquisition. Yet, its efficacy for enhancing learning rate and long-term retention in an ecologically valid learning environment has not been demonstrated. We conducted two double-blind sham-controlled experiments examining the efficacy of auricular tVNS (taVNS: Experiment (1) and cervical tVNS (tcVNS: Experiment (2), on a 5 day second-language vocabulary acquisition protocol among highly selected career linguists at the US Department of Defense’s premier language school. tcVNS produced accelerated recall performance during training (Day 2–4), benefits of which were maintained across a 24 h retention interval with no stimulation at the final test. Consistent with prior work, tcVNS also produced fatigue-mitigating and focus-promoting effects as measured by the Air Force Research Laboratory Mood Questionnaire. Based on the current and the previous findings supporting tVNS’ efficacy on performance, training enhancement, and fatigue mitigation, we believe tcVNS to be an effective learning acceleration tool that can be utilized at language-teaching and other institutions focused on intensive training of cognitive skills.
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