Young English Learners Re-Construct Their Literacy Identity

Author ORCID Identifier

Mariana Ricklefs:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2237-3268

Publication Title

International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities

ISSN

23270128

E-ISSN

23272627

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This investigation is a qualitative case study of a public elementary school in the midwestern US with a large population of English Learners (ELs). The purpose of the study was to investigate linguistic mediation and classroom practices influencing ELs' identity formation. The findings suggest that ELs assumed different positions in an "identity continuum, "which was embedded in specific literacy practices. The study provides significant educational and research implications in a time of contested politics about immigration in the US and around the world.

First Page

15

Last Page

31

Publication Date

1-1-2020

DOI

10.18848/2327-0128/CGP/V27I01/15-31

Keywords

English learners, Identity, Linguistic mediation

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CI)

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