Empowering Parents to Support Kindergarteners' English Language Development

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Saturday 1:45 pm - Gold 3
  In Roundtable Session: Home and schools: Promoting language and literacy development

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions of parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding their involvement in their kindergarten children’s English language (L2) learning and the challenges they face. Conducted in two phases, the first surveyed 329 parents, revealing a strong need for guidance in supporting L2 development. The second phase assessed the effectiveness of a structured educational guide through pre- and post-tests. Results showed that the guide significantly improved parents’ ability to support their children’s English learning by helping them apply strategies tailored to individual learning styles. The study highlights the critical role of parents in early L2 education and emphasizes the

Authors

• Ghadah Al Murshidi, UAE University

• Ahmed Al Zaabi, Dubai Police

• Zayed Al Zaabi, Al Ittihad Private School Jumairah