Formal and Informal Early Education of Turkish-Origin Children in Germany
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| Title: | Formal and Informal Early Education of Turkish-Origin Children in Germany |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Becker, Birgit, Boldin, Elena, Klein, Oliver |
| Source: | Early Child Development and Care. 2016 186(1):173-189. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Preschool Education Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Immigrants, Preschool Children, Turkish, German, Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Informal Education, Foreign Countries, Disadvantaged, Parent Child Relationship, Attendance, Second Language Instruction, Socioeconomic Status, Vocabulary Development, Expressive Language, Multivariate Analysis, Cultural Capital, Preschool Education, Interviews |
| Geographic Terms: | Germany |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03004430.2014.944516 |
| ISSN: | 0300-4430 |
| Abstract: | A lack of adequate German language skills is often discussed as a major reason for the disadvantage of children of immigrants in the German educational system. This article analyses the access to formal and informal early education of Turkish-origin children in Germany and the influence of these early education contexts on the children's German language acquisition. We use the frequency of stimulating parent-child activities as an indicator of informal education and the attendance in language instruction programmes at preschool as an indicator of formal education. The empirical results show that the frequency of parent-child activities in Turkish-origin families depends on parents' social background and German language skills. Language instruction programmes in preschools are most frequently used by children who most likely need such programmes: children with low levels of German language skills. For the development of German language skills, parent-child activities seem to be most important. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 44 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1085048 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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