This phenomenological study explores the beliefs and practices of New Zealand early childhood teachers in supporting English acquisition for Asian immigrant English language learners (ELLs). The focus of the study is on the analysis of early childhood teachers' beliefs about how they can support English acquisition among Asian immigrant ELLs and how these beliefs influence the teachers' practices in early childhood education (EeE) settings. The theoretical framework of this research draws on a range of sociocultural perspectives, including (i) the sociocultural positions initially defined by Lev Vygostky (1978), (ii) the notion of guided participation articulated by Barbara Rogoff (2003), (iii) theories of second language acquisition discussed by Lantolf and Thorne (2000), and by Krashen (1982, 1985), and (iv) acculturation as addressed by Berry (2001). The main participants of this study were seven early childhood teachers and six Asian immigrant ELLs from two EeE centres. .....

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Atikel ini menjelaskan aplikasi model ADDIE dalam pembangunan Modul Literasi Awal (Modul Lit-A) untuk awal kanak-kanak. Modul Lit-A dibangunkan untuk memberi pendedahan awal kepada kanak-kanak tentang kemahiran literasi awal seperti bahasa dan komunikasi; konsep cetakan dan cetakan persekitaran; fonemik dan fonetik; bacaan dan kefahaman naratif; dan tulisan awal. Kajian ini berbentuk penyelidikan campuran (kualitatif dan kuantitatif) yang diaplikasikan dalam reka bentuk pengajaran model ADDIE, iaitu (i) Analisis (Analysis); (ii) Reka Bentuk (Design); (iii) Pembangunan (Development); (iv) Pelaksanaan (Implementation); dan (v) Penilaian (Evaluation). Sampel kajian terdiri daripada 4 orang penilai luar, 3 orang pendidik, dan 30 orang kanak-kanak berumur 2+, 3+, dan 4+ tahun. Dapatan menunjukkan Modul Lit-A mempunyai kesahan kandungan yang tinggi, sesuai dilaksanakan untuk kanak-kanak, dan berkesan meningkatkan tahap kemahiran literasi awal kanak-kanak. Justeru, Modul Lit-A dapat digunakan.....

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Annotation. This study reviews methods for improving preschoolers' phonological awareness and English reading abilities from 2013 to 2023 using the PRISMA protocol. Analysing 22 articles, it identifies 11 strategies for reading development and 5 for phonological awareness. An interactive reading model is introduced, providing a unified framework to support early childhood educators in enhancing literacy skills in young learners. © 2024, Vytautas Magnus University. All rights reserved...

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This phenomenological study discusses sociocultural adaptation, as one of the findings emerged from the study, among Asian immigrant English language learners (ELLs) and their parents, as well as New Zealand early childhood teachers. The focus of the study is on the analysis of early childhood teachers? beliefs about how they can support English acquisition among Asian immigrant ELLs and how these beliefs influence the teachers? practices in early childhood education (ECE) settings as they adapt themselves.The theoretical framework of this research draws on a range of sociocultural perspectives, including (i) the sociocultural positions initially defined by Lev (1978); (ii) the notion of guided participation articulated by Barbara (2003) (iii) theories of second language acquisition discussed by Lantolf and Thorne (2000); and by Krashen (1982); Krashen (1985) and (iv) acculturation as addressed by Berry (2001). The main participants of this study were seven early childhood teachers and.....

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Purpose – The increase in the enrolments of immigrant children in New Zealand seems to have posed great challenges to early childhood education services when it comes to developing the children’s English language acquisition. This qualitative case study explored how New Zealand early childhood teachers develop the English language acquisition of Asian immigrant English language learners (ELLs). The theoretical framework of this research drew on a range of sociocultural perspectives, including sociocultural adaptation and acculturation strategies. Methodology – The main participants of this study were seven early childhood teachers and six Asian immigrant ELLs from two early childhood centres. Data on the teachers were collected through observations and semi-structured interviews. For each centre, observations were carried out over a six week period which enabled a series of snapshots of how the teachers developed the English language acquisition of the ELLs. Findings – Making.....

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Classroom-based assessment (CBA) is applied in the education system in Malaysia. It substitutes the public examination system at primary school level and holistically gives prominence to summative and formative assessment. This case study examined the intended objectives of CBA in relation to its actual impact on bottom 40 (B40) income group pre-school and primary school students, identifying the effectiveness and challenges of CBA implementation and highlighting the barriers that hinder its success in achieving educational goals. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants selected from a quota sample to gather data. The interview findings were analyzed to form themes and were confirmed by experts through a Cohen Kappa index of 0.803. The findings regarding the effectiveness of CBA showed that CBA is a holistic assessment for B40 students, especially students who are weak in learning, as it encompasses a comprehensive learning and continuous assessment. CBA is also benefic.....

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