ask for suggestions on research methodology

[Henrietta Lempert]

Dear Ellen,

The McGill University studies on French Immersion in Quebec have relevance
for your proposed work.  The first French immersion kindergarten was
initiated in the early 70's in a Montreal suburb (St. Lambert,
QP)(essentially, the teacher was a native speaker of French, and spoke
only French to the children during the half-day kindergarten).  The
program  attracted considerable research attention from McGill
psycholinguists. You may want to read the literature for a description of
the program and of the research tracking the children's progress in French
and English grammar and phonology. For references, Google French Immersion
Montreal, Fred Genesee, W.E. Lambert & G.R. Tucker (or use PsycInfo).  You
may also
want to read V. Yip & S. Matthews "The Bilingual Child" (although you
probably have already done so!).

Hope this helps,

Henrietta











> This is the first time I ask for help here. I am looking forward for your
> kind suggestions.
>
> In my Ph.D. dissertation, I want to conduct a study on kindergarten
> English instruction. Since 1990s, parents are crazy for young kids’
> English learning in China. It’s a fact in Shanghai that most
> kindergarten provide English program for 3-6 year children. It seems that
> parents are over-anxious. However, what is the relationship between
> kindergarten English learning and later English achievement? Can the early
> start guarantee more success? What are the optimal conditions for children
> to learn a foreign language? I think a careful study is necessary and of
> great significance to both parents and kindergarten teachers.　How can I
> conduct my study effectively?  Is there anyone have done relevant studies?
> Suggestions on methodology are especially welcome.
> Thanks in advance for any help anyone is able to offer regarding this
> point.
>
> Ellen
>
>
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> Ellen Wang
> Ph.D. Student
> Children’s Language Development and Education Area
> Department of Preschool Education
> East China Normal University
> Shanghai, China
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