Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 29 Issue 2
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- Pages.155-176
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- 2008
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Exploring Variables of Korean Language Education for Preschooler With Multicultural Family Background
다문화가정 취학 전 유아 한국어교육 지원을 위한 기초 연구
- Kim, Min Hwa ;
- Shin, Hye Eun (Department of Human Resources, SungKyunKwan University)
- Received : 2007.12.31
- Accepted : 2008.03.07
- Published : 2008.04.30
Abstract
This study explored variables related to Korean language education for preschool children with multicultural family backgrounds. Participants were 21 Korean language teachers and 14 women who immigrated from China, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, and Vietnam to marry Korean men. They were mothers of children 2 to 7 years of age and had lived in Korea an average of five years. Mean age of mothers was 37(range of 30 to 43). Half had college and none had less then middle school education. They were interviewed with a series of semi-structured questionnaires. The children were reported to have a low level of vocabulary and articulation because their mothers could not provide fruitful oral language experiences. Supporting systems including family literacy were discussed.