USING BILINGUAL BOOKS TO ENHANCE LITERACY AROUND THE WORLD

  • Peggy Semingson Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington, USA
  • Kathryn Pole Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington, USA
  • Jodi Tommerdahl Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington, USA Center for Mind, Brain and Education, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

Abstract

This paper focuses on approaches and practices for developing biliteracy and bilingualism across diverse international settings. The authors present a framework for why bilingual books can be used to develop both native language and second or other languages through reading and writing activities. Bilingual books and a basic taxonomy of types of bilingual books are described. A rationale for their use is provided in that bilingual books provide linguistic resources such as vocabulary development for students to develop across two languages (Ernst-Slavit&Mulhern, 2003) while also fostering awareness of cultural and social awareness (e.g, Botelho& Rudman, 2009). The authors provide specific examples of both linguistic and cultural support. Specific activities that promote bilingualism and biculturalism as an aim include read-aloud, shared reading, and writing instruction which can incorporate the use of student-created books in both languages. These student-written bilingual texts can draw on local cultural and linguistic practices in their composition (e.g., Dworin, 2006). Finally, the authors conclude with ways that cross-age reading and family involvement can support bilingual development by using bilingual books.

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Published
2015-03-03
How to Cite
Semingson, P., Pole, K., & Tommerdahl, J. (2015). USING BILINGUAL BOOKS TO ENHANCE LITERACY AROUND THE WORLD. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 11(6). Retrieved from https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/5216