Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ600018
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-8731
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Indirect Language Assessment Tool for English-Speaking Cherokee Indian Children.
Christensen, John M.; Long, Edgarita E.
Journal of American Indian Education, v38 n1 p1-14 Fall 1998
A parent questionnaire was used to assess cognitive, linguistic, and socio-communicative skills of 48 Cherokee and 37 Caucasian children ages 3-5. Cherokee scores were significantly lower across all three areas, but differences became smaller as age increased. Lower scores may reflect cultural differences in parenting rather than a language delay or disorder. (Contains 31 references.) (LP)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Cherokee (Tribe), Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Culture Fair Tests, Language Acquisition, Nonreservation American Indians, Parent Child Relationship, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Screening Tests, Speech Evaluation, Speech Language Pathology, Test Bias, Whites
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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