ERIC Number: EJ1052669
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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School-External Factors in Finnish Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Programs
Aro, Sophie; Mikkilä-Erdmann, Mirjamaija
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v59 n2 p127-142 2015
This study investigated the relationship between the English language competence of Finnish bilingual pupils and school-external factors such as parental expectations, home involvement, and exposure to English outside the classroom. Data on the pupils' language competence was collected from n?=?122 6th graders in bilingual education, and compared with information about the parents' educational background, their attitudes and behaviours, as well as pupils' exposure to English outside of school. The analysis confirmed that parental expectations and involvement were significantly correlated with language competence. Whilst parents' level of education did not have an effect on English attainment, it appeared that the overall level of education was far above average, suggesting that the current system of selection might favour pupils from certain backgrounds.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Course Content, Foreign Countries, Finno Ugric Languages, Bilingualism, Parent Aspiration, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, English (Second Language), Correlation, Parent Attitudes, Elementary School Students, Grade 6, Parent Participation, Language Proficiency, Student Characteristics, Language Usage, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Finland
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