Parents Learning Language Together: The Case of a Bilingual Parent Group

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Journal
Bilingual Research Journal, v40 n3
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Resource Type
Journal
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BE026621
Published Date
12-06-2017 2:53 PM
Published Year
2017
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Abstract
"DiA!logos" is an English/Spanish parent group at a bilingual school in California that offers language classes to parents of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Situated within Yosso's (2005) model of community cultural wealth, this case study argues that parents positively evaluate "DiA!logos" as a space that builds community through language learning, promotes bilingualism, and leverages Latino immigrant parents' existing linguistic and social capital. As such, "DiA!logos" challenges dominant discourses of English-only and deficit theorizing. The positive outcomes of this grassroots parent group has implications for bilingual education and parental involvement at schools.
Topics
Family and Community Involvement
Case Studies
Biliteracy
Bilingualism
Bilingual Students