Explores the language and literacy practices of young African American children in dual language bilingual program spaces from critical perspectives.
Vania Ledesma Espino (Supervisor)I am a committed graduate student focusing on the intersection of family, language, and literacy research within the context of return and circular migration. I am particularly interested in how transnational experiences can inform teaching practices, contributing to practical, meaningful, and lasting educational approaches.
Paulina I Chapa (Committee Member)Paulina I. Chapas research interests include language education, language retention, willingness to communicate, motivation, emotion, and memory in learning, educational storytelling, learning strategies, and educational research methods. She examines the cognitive, emotional, and social factors that shape language acquisition, learning, and teaching experiences. She is also exploring methodological approaches in educational research to strengthen the understanding of research design, analysis, and interpretation in educational studies. Her aim is to make multilingual and multicultural education more...
