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ERIC Number: EJ387209
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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ISSN: ISSN-0015-511X
The Effects of Cultural and Linguistic Variables on the Academic Achievement of Minority Children.
Whitaker, Joseph H.; Prieto, Alfonso G.
Focus on Exceptional Children, v21 n5 p1-10 Jan 1989
A review of studies investigating the effects of bilingualism on the cognitive and academic performance of language-minority students indicates both negative and positive effects. Compared with monolingual students, differences favoring bilingual students are found in studies utilizing Piagetian measures, which are not heavily language dependent. Educational considerations are discussed. (JW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Language of Instruction, Language Processing, Minority Group Children, Piagetian Theory
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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