Do We Align? Parents' and Teachers' Perceptions of Dual Language Learners' Social Competence in Preschool

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Abstract

This study employed a qualitative approach to examine how parents and teachers perceive DLLs’ social competence across settings, how cultural and linguistic factors relate to these perceptions, and how these views may guide their support for children’s development. This study identified both similarities and differences in the perspectives of parents and teachers. It revealed children’s behavior patterns across home and school contexts and underscored how cultural, linguistic, and contextual factors influence both DLLs’ behaviors and perceptions of adults. The study also identified strategies used by parents and teachers to support DLLs and highlighted effective practices that could be scaled to enhance support for this population.

Authors

• Jun Wang, The Ohio State University

• Rachel Hur, Johns Hopkins University

• Lieny Jeon, University of Virginia