Language Development among Immigrant Students in Catalonia: A Two-Wave Design Study of Written and Oral Competences in a Multilingual Educational Context
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| Title: | Language Development among Immigrant Students in Catalonia: A Two-Wave Design Study of Written and Oral Competences in a Multilingual Educational Context |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fernando Senar (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 2025 28(7):849-862. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education Elementary Education Grade 8 Junior High Schools Middle Schools Grade 10 High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Secondary School Students, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Romance Languages, Language Minorities, Multilingualism, Linguistic Competence, Grade 8, Grade 10, Verbal Ability, Syntax, Orthographic Symbols, Verbal Communication, Verbal Development, Learning Trajectories |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13670050.2025.2527797 |
| ISSN: | 1367-0050 1747-7522 |
| Abstract: | The development of linguistic ability in immigrant students is a key element in reducing the high rates of school failure and dropout that disproportionately affect this group. This study adopts a quantitative two-wave design to examine the development of various oral and written linguistic skills in a sample of 72 immigrant students in compulsory secondary education in Catalonia. Over two years, corresponding to the second cycle of compulsory secondary education, this development was assessed in the two official languages of Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish. The results showed a significant overall improvement in the learning of both languages. However, differences were observed when breaking down the linguistic components: morphosyntax improved notably in both languages, while reading did not show the same progression. These findings highlight the need to review how linguistic competences are addressed in the curricula implemented by the Catalan education system to ensure academic success among immigrant students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492519 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The development of linguistic ability in immigrant students is a key element in reducing the high rates of school failure and dropout that disproportionately affect this group. This study adopts a quantitative two-wave design to examine the development of various oral and written linguistic skills in a sample of 72 immigrant students in compulsory secondary education in Catalonia. Over two years, corresponding to the second cycle of compulsory secondary education, this development was assessed in the two official languages of Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish. The results showed a significant overall improvement in the learning of both languages. However, differences were observed when breaking down the linguistic components: morphosyntax improved notably in both languages, while reading did not show the same progression. These findings highlight the need to review how linguistic competences are addressed in the curricula implemented by the Catalan education system to ensure academic success among immigrant students. |
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| ISSN: | 1367-0050 1747-7522 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13670050.2025.2527797 |
