Home Environment Factors Influencing Literacy Development: A Group of Brazilian Immigrant Head Start Children

Author

Sharon C. Switzer, Lesley University

Date of Award

2003

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

PHD - Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Education

Abstract

This dissertation examines the literacy practices embedded in the home environment of a group of 5 Brazilian Head Start children. It elucidates the difficulties and challenges of immigration that influenced their home environments and describes the literacy practices embedded within these home environments.

Language

English

Number of Pages

676

Embargo Period

6-8-2017

Recommended Citation

Switzer, Sharon C., "Home Environment Factors Influencing Literacy Development: A Group of Brazilian Immigrant Head Start Children" (2003). Educational Studies Dissertations. 90.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/education_dissertations/90