Quantitative Methods for Assessing Spanish-English Speaking Dual Language Learners in Pre-K: A Systematic Review

• In Event: Assessing the State of the Art in Bi-/Multilingual Education Research and Scholarship

Abstract

School readiness skills have been linked to children's future academic achievement in U.S. early education programs. However, the quantitative methods used to examine school readiness skills, extending beyond oral language and literacy for Spanish-English speaking PreK-aged DLLs, have yet to be fully explored. This systematic review examines current quantitative methods used to study school readiness skills and the contextual factors for DLLs in PreK. Searches in Education Source and APA PsychInfo (April 2023) identified 109 articles, with 34 meeting the inclusion criteria. Five quantitative methods were found, with generalized linear models used most often. Novel methods like mixture modeling and single-case study designs were also identified. Practical guidance for future research is provided to advance the study of school readiness.

Authors

• Shaunacy Robert Sutter, University of South Florida

• Lisa M. Lopez, University of South Florida

• Matthew E. Foster, University of South Florida

• Robert F. Dedrick, University of South Florida

• Jennifer Menon Mariano, University of South Florida

• Sarah Putnam, University of South Florida