Supporting science learning in linguistically diverse classrooms: Factors related to the use of bilingual content in a computer-based learning environment

• Published in: Computers in human behavior Vol. 57; pp. 428 - 441
• Main Authors: Van Laere, Evelien, Agirdag, Orhan, van Braak, Johan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Accessibility; Bilingual content; Classrooms; Computer-based learning environments; Elementary education; Human behavior; Language minority students; Learning; Linguistics; Multilevel; Multilevel analysis; Students; Support in home language; Teachers; Computer-based learning environments; Language minority students; Multilevel analysis; Support in home language; Elementary education; Bilingual content

Computer-based learning environments (CBLEs) are a promising means to support language minority (LMi) students in acquiring knowledge and skills through the integration of authentic support in their home language. This study aimed to determine the use of scientific bilingual content offered to fourt...