Pre-primary education and Chinese language acquisition of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong: A multidisciplinary critical evaluation

Pre-primary education and Chinese language acquisition of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong: A multidisciplinary critical evaluation

• Lone, Fozia Nazir City University of Hong Kong
• Chow, Bonnie Wing Yin University College London

Asian Education and Development Studies, 11(4), 691-701, 2022

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

2022

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GA Chinese Language
• N Students & Student Services
  • NO Minorities & Immigrant Students

Non-Chinese-speaking Students Ethnic Minority Families Pre-primary Education Language Acquisition Education Policies

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

Purpose>This review study focuses on the framework for pre-primary education and language acquisition for non-Chinese-speaking students (NCS students) from ethnic minority families (EM families) in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approach>This paper adopts a multidisciplinary perspective that involves both assessing the broader governing framework and researching their specific needs. In its overview of the significant changes made in recent years and an exploration of the gaps in the framework, with reference to other jurisdictions, along with input from developmental psychology as it relates to the issues faced by NCS students.Findings>This study contributes to the literature on how to shape further policies and reforms to optimize learning of NCS children in Hong Kong from a young age. This helps NCS students and families achieve their right to education and equal opportunities and schools to cater the needs of these students and families, which is essential to providing an enriched learning environment for our children regardless of their ethnicity.Originality/value>This study uses multidisciplinary approach to study pre-primary education and Chinese language acquisition of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong. Copyright © 2022 Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

• English

Journal Articles

• 20463162

• 10.1108/AEDS-04-2021-0081

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/18bfaaa4

2023-05-08