Community-Engaged Language Justice Education for Multilingual Learners (Poster 18)

• In Event: Sunday Poster Session 3:05 pm
  In Poster Session: Learning and Motivation in Social and Cultural Contexts: Highlighted Work

Abstract

Our nation faces a pressing need to develop effective responses to reduce educational inequities for historically underserved linguistic minority students. This study investigates the impact of a language justice-based educational intervention on the academic identities and learning outcomes of linguistically minoritized students including English learners, heritage speakers and bilingual students by analyzing post reflections of youth participants in the program. Using surveys and interviews, the findings yield insights into how the program influenced participants’ understanding of the role of race, culture and language in their academic and community life and learning. The study will inform future implementations of the program to create a new path towards improved language justice and educational equity via grassroots efforts beginning in individual classrooms.

Authors

• Mary Franitza, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Samantha Harris, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Jin-Sook Lee, University of California - Santa Barbara