Diagnostic accuracy of French screeners with English criterion measures for FI bilingual students

• In Event: GSIC Poster Session I

Abstract

This study assessed phonological awareness in Grade 1 Canadian French immersion students, emphasizing its role in bilingual reading. Using TFHFL screenings, it found demographic variations in identifying at-risk readers, particularly among ELLs and indigenous students. The findings underscore the need for tailored assessment tools in diverse educational settings.

Authors

• Songtao Wang, OISE/UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

• Krystina Raymond, University of Toronto

• Becky Chen, University of Toronto

• Kathleen Hipfner-Boucher, Research Officer