APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Children Learn New Words during Independent Reading: The Case of Learners of English As a Second Language
- Yixun Li
University of Maryland, College Park - Min Wang
University of Maryland, College Park - Daniel Sherlock
University of Maryland, College Park
Abstract
The present study investigated the influences of exposure time, context and phonological structure on orthographic learning among children who are learning English as a second language (ESL). Results uncovered the important roles of context and phonological structure. Findings enrich reading theory and contribute to effective pedagogy for ESL learners.
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