Yo Puedo Hacer Eso: A Home-Based Language Intervention With Mexican Immigrant Mothers

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 3
  In Roundtable Session: Building the Home/School Partnership

Abstract

This study investigated the changes in mothers’ language and interactions with their preschool aged children who have language difficulties when a co-constructed Spanish language-based intervention was implemented. Mothers of Mexican descent participated alongside their preschool children in the intervention at their homes. Mothers were interviewed before and after the intervention to understand their experiences and were video recorded interacting with their children during a play-based event during each session. Findings indicated that the mothers demonstrated changes in their overall language behaviors from the initial to the final intervention session. Mothers also demonstrated changes in their use of language strategies. To build on culturally responsive interventions, specific factors were identified that promoted a positive experience when working with Mexican immigrant mothers.

Authors

• Giselle Núñez, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Marie Tejero Hughes, University of Illinois at Chicago