Kathryn J Lindholm-Leary
Biographic Data
| ID | 4860994 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathryn J Lindholm-Leary |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathryn J |
| FAMILY NAME | Lindholm-Leary |
| SIGNATURE | LINDHOLM-LEARY K J |
| AFFILIATIONS | San Jose State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 48 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Students’ Perceptions of Bilingualism in Spanish and Mandarin Dual Language Programs
Considerable research documents students’ outcomes in dual language (DL) programs, but there is little examination of students’ perceptions of bilingualism and its impact on students’ cognitive functioning and social relationships, especially with comparative studies across different target languages and student backgrounds. This study, which included a total of 788 fifth- through eighth-grade students who had participated in a Spanish-English (n…
Bilingual and biliteracy skills in young Spanish-speaking low-SES children
The purpose of this research was to better understand the bilingual and biliteracy skills of Spanish-speaking low-socio-economic status (low-SES) children who attended an English or a bilingual programme during preschool and kindergarten/first grade, and to determine whether their outcomes varied according to instructional language and primary language proficiency. Subjects included 254 kindergarten through second grade (ages 4–7 years) Hispanic …
Success And Challenges In Dual Language Education
This article presents research that highlights the success of dual language education for student participants, both native English speakers and English language learners, from a variety of demographic backgrounds at both the elementary and secondary levels. However, there are a number of challenges that can impede the quality of implementation in dual language programs. This article identifies and discusses some of these important challenges fac…
Student Outcomes in Chinese Two-Way Immersion Programs
Achievement and language proficiency of Latino students in dual language programmes
This article examines the language proficiency and achievement outcomes of Latino students enrolled in a dual language programme who varied by language proficiency (Native English speakers, Current English Language Learners – ELLs, Fluent English Proficient/Previous ELLs). Most previous research has not disaggregated Latino students, especially ELLs. The purpose of this research is to examine the achievement and language proficiency of 732 Grade …
Achievement in predominantly low SES/Hispanic dual language schools
The purpose of this study is to examine how 659 Hispanic students in dual language programs in segregated or predominantly Hispanic/low socio-economic status (SES) schools are performing on standardized tests compared to school and statewide comparison groups. Test results are presented from two separate studies of English language learner and native English-speaking Hispanic students in four schools. Data are consistent in showing that Hispanic …
Educating English Language Learners
The book provides a review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten to grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students' acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading & writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in acade…
English Language Learners in U.S. Schools
This article reviews findings from scientific research that has been conducted in the United States since 1980 on the educational outcomes of English language learners (ELLs). The studies selected for review here are a subset of a more comprehensive body of research conducted during this period that is reported in Genesee, Lindholm-Leary, Saunders, and Christian (in press). Major findings on the oral language, literacy, and academic achievement o…
Hispanic High Schoolers and Mathematics
Research shows a serious underrepresentation of Hispanic students entering the math, science, and engineering fields, possibly fueled by a large gap in math achievement between Hispanic and Euro-American students. The current study addressed this concern by examining the general school-related attitudes, coursework, and achievement, with a focus on math for 139 high school students—Hispanics who were previous English language learners, native Eng…
Dual Language Education
Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through 2 languages. This book provides the background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes, along with teacher and parent attitudes.
Success And Challenges In Dual Language Education
This article presents research that highlights the success of dual language education for student participants, both native English speakers and English language learners, from a variety of demographic backgrounds at both the elementary and secondary levels. However, there are a number of challenges that can impede the quality of implementation in dual language programs. This article identifies and discusses some of these important challenges fac…
Achievement and language proficiency of Latino students in dual language programmes
This article examines the language proficiency and achievement outcomes of Latino students enrolled in a dual language programme who varied by language proficiency (Native English speakers, Current English Language Learners – ELLs, Fluent English Proficient/Previous ELLs). Most previous research has not disaggregated Latino students, especially ELLs. The purpose of this research is to examine the achievement and language proficiency of 732 Grade …
Hispanic High Schoolers and Mathematics
Research shows a serious underrepresentation of Hispanic students entering the math, science, and engineering fields, possibly fueled by a large gap in math achievement between Hispanic and Euro-American students. The current study addressed this concern by examining the general school-related attitudes, coursework, and achievement, with a focus on math for 139 high school students—Hispanics who were previous English language learners, native Eng…
Dual Language Education
Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through 2 languages. This book provides the background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes, along with teacher and parent attitudes.
English Language Learners in U.S. Schools
This article reviews findings from scientific research that has been conducted in the United States since 1980 on the educational outcomes of English language learners (ELLs). The studies selected for review here are a subset of a more comprehensive body of research conducted during this period that is reported in Genesee, Lindholm-Leary, Saunders, and Christian (in press). Major findings on the oral language, literacy, and academic achievement o…
Hispanic High Schoolers and Mathematics
Research shows a serious underrepresentation of Hispanic students entering the math, science, and engineering fields, possibly fueled by a large gap in math achievement between Hispanic and Euro-American students. The current study addressed this concern by examining the general school-related attitudes, coursework, and achievement, with a focus on math for 139 high school students—Hispanics who were previous English language learners, native Eng…
Educating English Language Learners
The book provides a review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten to grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students' acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading & writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in acade…
Achievement in predominantly low SES/Hispanic dual language schools
The purpose of this study is to examine how 659 Hispanic students in dual language programs in segregated or predominantly Hispanic/low socio-economic status (SES) schools are performing on standardized tests compared to school and statewide comparison groups. Test results are presented from two separate studies of English language learner and native English-speaking Hispanic students in four schools. Data are consistent in showing that Hispanic …
Student Outcomes in Chinese Two-Way Immersion Programs
Achievement and language proficiency of Latino students in dual language programmes
This article examines the language proficiency and achievement outcomes of Latino students enrolled in a dual language programme who varied by language proficiency (Native English speakers, Current English Language Learners – ELLs, Fluent English Proficient/Previous ELLs). Most previous research has not disaggregated Latino students, especially ELLs. The purpose of this research is to examine the achievement and language proficiency of 732 Grade …
Success And Challenges In Dual Language Education
This article presents research that highlights the success of dual language education for student participants, both native English speakers and English language learners, from a variety of demographic backgrounds at both the elementary and secondary levels. However, there are a number of challenges that can impede the quality of implementation in dual language programs. This article identifies and discusses some of these important challenges fac…
Bilingual and biliteracy skills in young Spanish-speaking low-SES children
The purpose of this research was to better understand the bilingual and biliteracy skills of Spanish-speaking low-socio-economic status (low-SES) children who attended an English or a bilingual programme during preschool and kindergarten/first grade, and to determine whether their outcomes varied according to instructional language and primary language proficiency. Subjects included 254 kindergarten through second grade (ages 4–7 years) Hispanic …
Students’ Perceptions of Bilingualism in Spanish and Mandarin Dual Language Programs
Considerable research documents students’ outcomes in dual language (DL) programs, but there is little examination of students’ perceptions of bilingualism and its impact on students’ cognitive functioning and social relationships, especially with comparative studies across different target languages and student backgrounds. This study, which included a total of 788 fifth- through eighth-grade students who had participated in a Spanish-English (n…
Psychology (10 works) · Mathematics education (9 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (8 works) · Linguistics (7 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Bilingual education (5 works) · Dual language (5 works) · English language (5 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (4 works) · Language assessment (4 works)