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Posted inEducation, Higher Education

Zooming in: A Close Look at Literacy Practices in Low-Income Latino Homes

Dual language learners (DLLs) come from linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse families. Considering that culture and communication are close cousins, DLLs’ early communication styles are likely shaped both by their distinct home cultures and their interactions with family members. So how do the communication styles of DLLs’ parents shape the ways they expose their children […]