Bilingual Education And At-Risk Students

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Author
Author
Genesee, Fred; Fortune, Tara W.
Journal
Journal of Immersion and Content-based Language Education
Details
Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE025238
Published Date
01-12-2015 2:55 PM
Published Year
2014
Number of Pages
14
Language(s)
Subscription Only
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Abstract
This article reviews research that has examined the linguistic and academic outcomes of at-risk learners in bilingual/immersion programs. Specifically, they review research on at-risk students with: disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, low levels of academic or general intellectual ability, poor first language ability, special education needs (including students at risk for or with language and/or reading impairment), and students who speak non-standard varieties of their first language and/or come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, including minority ethnic groups. They conclude by identifying topics and issues that warrant future research.
Topics
Socioeconomic Status
Research
Research
Heritage and Indigenous Language Programs
English Learners with Special Needs
Dual Language Programs
Bilingualism
Bilingual Education