Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Early Literacy Skills in a Dual-Language Program

Authors

Melissa Willes, Brigham Young University
Dr. Barbara Culatta, Brigham Young University

Keywords

teaching, early literacy skills, dual-language program, Spanish-speaking children

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Communication Disorders

Abstract

Effective literacy skills are essential to success in life. In order to gain these skills, a strong literacy foundation must be established during childhood. Any impairment of this skill has a profound effect on the life of a child. Children with delayed literacy skills have difficulties in learning and keeping up with their peers in school. Consequently they may fall behind in school and miss out on pertinent learning experiences.

Recommended Citation

Willes, Melissa and Culatta, Dr. Barbara (2013) "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Early Literacy Skills in a Dual-Language Program," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1