Early years English language acquisition and instructional approaches for Aboriginal students with home languages other than English
Details:
Title
Early years English language acquisition and instructional approaches for Aboriginal students with home languages other than English,
Other title
A systematic review of the Australian and international literature,
Creator
Silburn, S. R.,
Nutton, G. D.,
McKenzie, J. W.,
Landrigan, M.,
Collection
E-Publications,
E-Books,
PublicationNT,
Date
2011-08,
Description
National and international literature review on the evidence for different instructional approaches in supporting early English acquisition and the school learning outcomes of Indigenous children, commissioned by the Northern Territory (NT) Department of Education and Training. The review includes and takes account of: Explicit reference to learners living in 'English as a Foreign Language' context; Home languages that are predominantly oral rather than print-based and limited use of the target language outside of school; Consideration of Queensland, Western Australian and South Australian systems and programs and contexts. The report includes recommendations for enhancing the NT's English language programs (and systemic support structures for implementation) for students with home languages other than English, particularly for those living in a range of very remote Indigenous contexts. - [p.vi, ed],
Notes
This publication was produced on behalf of the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training by
the Menzies School of Health Research.,