Olivia N Saracho
Biographic Data
| ID | 1605574 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Olivia N Saracho |
| GIVEN NAMES | Olivia N |
| FAMILY NAME | Saracho |
| SIGNATURE | SARACHO O N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, College Park |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4108-7790 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1982 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Publishing Empirical Scientific Research
Publishing scientific research articles is integral to a researcher's professional life and career advancement However, many researchers lack the writing skills to publish, experience rejection during the anonymous peer review process, and become reluctant to revise and resubmit their research for publication. This article offers specific guidelines on how to write and successfully publish empirical research in scholarly journals. It also discuss…
Theory of mind
For more than three decades, theory of mind (ToM) has been one of the leading and prevalent issues in developmental psychology. ToM is the ability to ascribe mental states (e.g. beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge) to oneself and others as well as to recognise that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one's own. The purpose of this article is to provide a background on ToM's theoretical origins, describe youn…
A Culturally Responsive Literacy Program for Hispanic Fathers and Their Children
This study examined a language and cultural literacy program for Hispanic fathers to promote their children’s literacy development. This study had two phases: (a) training the teachers and (b) educating the fathers. The results indicated that the fathers learned how to promote their Hispanic children’s literacy development using their family’s language, culture, interests, and experiences. Fathers differed in their use of language, culture, liter…
Hispanic Father-Child Sociocultural Literacy Practices
Recent research and policy initiatives have focused on the roles of Hispanic fathers in their children's literacy development. Research indicated that fathers are able to motivate children to acquire, develop, and use literacy; learn new roles to enhance their children's literacy development; participate in literacy activities; and influence their children's literacy learning. Fathers have become resources and meaning makers within the family and…
Hispanic Families as Facilitators of Their Children's Literacy Development
Hispanic families provide children with literacy-rich environments, experiences, and interactions. Studies were reviewed to identify the Hispanic families' literacy practices, which were influenced by the families' educational levels, language, beliefs, and cultural practices. Family members can reinforce the children's literacy learning when they are presented with literacy experiences in a myriad of settings and contexts. The Hispanic family's …
The Culture of Mexican-Americans
This paper provides an introduction to the Mexican-American culture, describing (1) cultural diversity and linguistic policies in the United States; (2) cultural and linguistic studies that have examined the backgrounds of Mexican-American individuals; (3) the characteristics of this population; (4) issues on discrimination and human relations; (5) the socioeconomic factors that Mexican-American individuals encountered due to their lack of educat…
The Culture of Mexican Americans
This article provides an introduction to the Mexican American culture, describing (a) cultural diversity and linguistic policies in the United States; (b) cultural and linguistic studies that have examined the backgrounds of Mexican American individuals; (c) the characteristics of this population; (d) discrimination and human relations issues; (e) the socioeconomic factors that Mexican American individuals encountered due to their lack of educati…
Teachers' Roles
The purpose of this study was to provide teachers with a literacy intervention method and to assess the roles teachers of Spanish-speaking kindergarten students assume in the context of literacy-related play and how these roles promote the students' literacy development. The data sources consisted of systematic videotaped observations of teacher interaction during student play. Data were analyzed through inductive content analysis, which ideneifi…
Early Childhood Teacher Preparation
An instructional evaluation study in early childhood education
Teacher Education on the Mall
Early Childhood Teacher Education and Certification
Assessing individual differences in young children
The Effects of a Computer-assisted Instruction Program on Basic Skills Achievement and Attitudes Toward Instruction of Spanish-speaking Migrant Children
This study investigated the effects of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program on basic skills achievement and attitudes toward instruction of Spanish-speaking migrant children. The study used two comparable groups of third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, Spanish-speaking migrant children. One group used CAI to supplement instruction while the second group served as a control. The academic achievement gains and attitudes of the groups were…
The Culture of Mexican Americans
This article provides an introduction to the Mexican American culture, describing (a) cultural diversity and linguistic policies in the United States; (b) cultural and linguistic studies that have examined the backgrounds of Mexican American individuals; (c) the characteristics of this population; (d) discrimination and human relations issues; (e) the socioeconomic factors that Mexican American individuals encountered due to their lack of educati…
Hispanic Families as Facilitators of Their Children's Literacy Development
Hispanic families provide children with literacy-rich environments, experiences, and interactions. Studies were reviewed to identify the Hispanic families' literacy practices, which were influenced by the families' educational levels, language, beliefs, and cultural practices. Family members can reinforce the children's literacy learning when they are presented with literacy experiences in a myriad of settings and contexts. The Hispanic family's …
Teachers' Roles
The purpose of this study was to provide teachers with a literacy intervention method and to assess the roles teachers of Spanish-speaking kindergarten students assume in the context of literacy-related play and how these roles promote the students' literacy development. The data sources consisted of systematic videotaped observations of teacher interaction during student play. Data were analyzed through inductive content analysis, which ideneifi…
The Effects of a Computer-assisted Instruction Program on Basic Skills Achievement and Attitudes Toward Instruction of Spanish-speaking Migrant Children
This study investigated the effects of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program on basic skills achievement and attitudes toward instruction of Spanish-speaking migrant children. The study used two comparable groups of third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, Spanish-speaking migrant children. One group used CAI to supplement instruction while the second group served as a control. The academic achievement gains and attitudes of the groups were…
Theory of mind
For more than three decades, theory of mind (ToM) has been one of the leading and prevalent issues in developmental psychology. ToM is the ability to ascribe mental states (e.g. beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge) to oneself and others as well as to recognise that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one's own. The purpose of this article is to provide a background on ToM's theoretical origins, describe youn…
Assessing individual differences in young children
The Effects of a Computer-assisted Instruction Program on Basic Skills Achievement and Attitudes Toward Instruction of Spanish-speaking Migrant Children
This study investigated the effects of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program on basic skills achievement and attitudes toward instruction of Spanish-speaking migrant children. The study used two comparable groups of third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, Spanish-speaking migrant children. One group used CAI to supplement instruction while the second group served as a control. The academic achievement gains and attitudes of the groups were…
Early Childhood Teacher Education and Certification
Teacher Education on the Mall
An instructional evaluation study in early childhood education
Early Childhood Teacher Preparation
Teachers' Roles
The purpose of this study was to provide teachers with a literacy intervention method and to assess the roles teachers of Spanish-speaking kindergarten students assume in the context of literacy-related play and how these roles promote the students' literacy development. The data sources consisted of systematic videotaped observations of teacher interaction during student play. Data were analyzed through inductive content analysis, which ideneifi…
The Culture of Mexican Americans
This article provides an introduction to the Mexican American culture, describing (a) cultural diversity and linguistic policies in the United States; (b) cultural and linguistic studies that have examined the backgrounds of Mexican American individuals; (c) the characteristics of this population; (d) discrimination and human relations issues; (e) the socioeconomic factors that Mexican American individuals encountered due to their lack of educati…
Hispanic Father-Child Sociocultural Literacy Practices
Recent research and policy initiatives have focused on the roles of Hispanic fathers in their children's literacy development. Research indicated that fathers are able to motivate children to acquire, develop, and use literacy; learn new roles to enhance their children's literacy development; participate in literacy activities; and influence their children's literacy learning. Fathers have become resources and meaning makers within the family and…
Hispanic Families as Facilitators of Their Children's Literacy Development
Hispanic families provide children with literacy-rich environments, experiences, and interactions. Studies were reviewed to identify the Hispanic families' literacy practices, which were influenced by the families' educational levels, language, beliefs, and cultural practices. Family members can reinforce the children's literacy learning when they are presented with literacy experiences in a myriad of settings and contexts. The Hispanic family's …
The Culture of Mexican-Americans
This paper provides an introduction to the Mexican-American culture, describing (1) cultural diversity and linguistic policies in the United States; (2) cultural and linguistic studies that have examined the backgrounds of Mexican-American individuals; (3) the characteristics of this population; (4) issues on discrimination and human relations; (5) the socioeconomic factors that Mexican-American individuals encountered due to their lack of educat…
A Culturally Responsive Literacy Program for Hispanic Fathers and Their Children
This study examined a language and cultural literacy program for Hispanic fathers to promote their children’s literacy development. This study had two phases: (a) training the teachers and (b) educating the fathers. The results indicated that the fathers learned how to promote their Hispanic children’s literacy development using their family’s language, culture, interests, and experiences. Fathers differed in their use of language, culture, liter…
Theory of mind
For more than three decades, theory of mind (ToM) has been one of the leading and prevalent issues in developmental psychology. ToM is the ability to ascribe mental states (e.g. beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge) to oneself and others as well as to recognise that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one's own. The purpose of this article is to provide a background on ToM's theoretical origins, describe youn…
Publishing Empirical Scientific Research
Publishing scientific research articles is integral to a researcher's professional life and career advancement However, many researchers lack the writing skills to publish, experience rejection during the anonymous peer review process, and become reluctant to revise and resubmit their research for publication. This article offers specific guidelines on how to write and successfully publish empirical research in scholarly journals. It also discuss…
Psychology (12 works) · Pedagogy (10 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (6 works) · Mathematics education (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Parental Involvement in Education (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Literacy (4 works) · Reading and Literacy Development (4 works) · Family literacy (3 works)