A Family-Centered Approach to Learning English as a Second Language: A Mixed-Methods Experimental Evaluation
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| Title: | A Family-Centered Approach to Learning English as a Second Language: A Mixed-Methods Experimental Evaluation |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lauren A. Tighe (ORCID |
| Source: | Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. 2025 47(4):1093-1112. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) (DHHS), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) |
| Contract Number: | 90YR00730100 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Longitudinal Studies, Immigrants, Young Children, Parents, Federal Programs, Low Income Students, Social Services, English Learners, Language Proficiency, Family Programs, Latin Americans, Asian Americans, Mental Health, Generational Differences, Outcomes of Education, Language Skills |
| Geographic Terms: | Oklahoma (Tulsa) |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Head Start |
| DOI: | 10.3102/01623737241268074 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3737 1935-1062 |
| Abstract: | We present the 2-year experimental mixed-methods findings of a two-generation English as a second language (ESL) program. This program combines a high-dosage, child-oriented curriculum for parents with Head Start for children in addition to family-based supportive services. At baseline and after 2 years, 189 Latinx and Zomi immigrant parents completed surveys while children completed skill assessments. A subset of 67 parents participated in focus groups regarding their experiences. Treatment parents reported significantly higher English writing skills and self-esteem and significantly lower language brokering and material hardship. There were no significant differences in children's outcomes. Possible explanatory mechanisms across multiple contexts were identified in the qualitative data. Evidence is promising that a Two-Generation ESL Program improves some outcomes for parents. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1489835 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We present the 2-year experimental mixed-methods findings of a two-generation English as a second language (ESL) program. This program combines a high-dosage, child-oriented curriculum for parents with Head Start for children in addition to family-based supportive services. At baseline and after 2 years, 189 Latinx and Zomi immigrant parents completed surveys while children completed skill assessments. A subset of 67 parents participated in focus groups regarding their experiences. Treatment parents reported significantly higher English writing skills and self-esteem and significantly lower language brokering and material hardship. There were no significant differences in children's outcomes. Possible explanatory mechanisms across multiple contexts were identified in the qualitative data. Evidence is promising that a Two-Generation ESL Program improves some outcomes for parents. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3737 1935-1062 |
| DOI: | 10.3102/01623737241268074 |
