Now published in the Early Childhood Research Quareterly Journal, used national data from the Head Start program to identify classroom environments that best support Spanish-English Dual Language Learners (DLLs).
Key Findings:
- Three classroom were identified based on home language support: high support with Spanish-speaking lead teachers, high support with non-Spanish-speaking teachers, and low support.
- DLLs in high-support classrooms showed stronger socioemotional skills, especially bilingual children.
- Home language support was found to be crucial in fostering positive social and learning behaviors in DLLs.
This research highlights the importance of nurturing bilingualism in early education settings for optimal child development. Read the full paper: here
