Home literacy experiences of two Hmong dual language learners
Abstract
This thesis study examines the home literacy experiences of two Hmong children who are
dual language learners. The research consists of two case studies in which each case
specifically focused on one child?s literacy-related activities at home. At the time of data
collection, both children were two years-old. Data was collected through multiple home
observations of the children as well as several interviews with the children?s mothers
about their child?s home literacy experience. Through the use of data triangulation and
discourse analysis, results indicated that each child engaged in some literacy-related
activities at home; however, their home environment is not fully conducive to early
literacy development. The study provides several suggestions for parents to help support
their child with early literacy at home. Additionally, the study strongly suggests that the
participants? community create a Hmong Family Literacy Program for Hmong families as
an initiative to support children?s home literacy experience.
Subject
Hmong Americans -- Education.
Literacy -- Social aspects -- United States.
English language -- Study and teaching -- Hmong speakers.