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

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Highlights:

• A computer-based learning environment offering bilingual content is presented.

• Language minority students access the language of instruction and their home language.

• They use their home language particularly as a support for learning.

• Proficiency in their home language plays a role in the use of bilingual content.

• Higher science achievement is positively related to use of the language of instruction.

摘要

•A computer-based learning environment offering bilingual content is presented.•Language minority students access the language of instruction and their home language.•They use their home language particularly as a support for learning.•Proficiency in their home language plays a role in the use of bilingual content.•Higher science achievement is positively related to use of the language of instruction.

论文关键词:Bilingual content,Computer-based learning environments,Elementary education,Language minority students,Multilevel analysis,Support in home language

论文评审过程:Received 11 August 2015, Revised 8 December 2015, Accepted 20 December 2015, Available online 31 December 2015, Version of Record 31 December 2015.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.12.056