Epilogue: implications of research on English language learners for classroom and clinical practice

Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2007 Jul;38(3):272-7. doi: 10.1044/0161-1461(2007/028).

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present article is to provide the closing context for this clinical forum that showcases prereading and reading development research with Spanish-speaking English language learning children.

Method: Background information, including legislation, judicial review, and past research, are used to interpret the results of the studies in the clinical forum.

Implications: Suggestions for practitioners and future research are presented based on the clinical forum and background information.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Comprehension
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Hispanic or Latino / education*
  • Humans
  • Language Development*
  • Multilingualism*
  • Reading*
  • Writing