Home Language and Language Proficiency; A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study in Dutch Primary Schools.

Driessen, Geert; van der Slik, Frans; De Bot, Kees

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ERIC Number: EJ655775

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Home Language and Language Proficiency; A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study in Dutch Primary Schools.

Driessen, Geert; van der Slik, Frans; De Bot, Kees

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v23 n3 p175-94 2002

Reports on a large-scale longitudinal study into the development of language proficiency of Dutch primary school children aged 7-10. Data on language proficiency and a range of background variables were analyzed. Results suggest that while immigrant children develop their language skill in Dutch considerably over 2 years, they are nonetheless lagging behind their Dutch peers. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Dutch, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Language Proficiency, Longitudinal Studies, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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