This book focuses on the literacy beliefs and practices of parents and children from Asian and Latinx heritage backgrounds. In the US, children from Asian and Latinx immigrant backgrounds represent the largest population of dual language learners in schools. While existing research has paid significant attention to the roles of parenting and the home literacy environment on children's literacy development, relatively little attention has been allocated to immigrant families. Chapters aim to meet the need in the field to understand the roles of culture and immigrant experiences on children's literacy learning and development, including immigrant families' home environments and parents' involvement in literacy-related activities in both English and the parents' native language. As Hispanic/Latinx and Asian American populations grow in the US, this book answers an urgent call for school systems and child and family professionals to be aware of issues in this area and how to address them in culturally responsive ways.
Author(s): Jorge E. Gonzalez, Jeffrey Liew, Gayle A. Curtis, Yali Zou
Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 259
City: Cham
Series Editors Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Praise for Family Literacy Practices in Asian and Latinx Families
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Book
Introduction
Changing Demographics and Education Needs of Communities
Home Literacy Environments and Practices
Parental and Family Involvement in Language and Literacy Development
Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Ethnic Identity
Summary: Communities and Families
References
Part I: Asian and Latinx Families at the Intersection of Society, Policy, and Theory: A Framework
Chapter 2: The (Hidden/Invisible) Diversity of Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino Families in America
Introduction
Population Trends of Asians and Latinos in the United States
Overview of Last 30 Years
Asian Population Trends
Asian American (AANHPI) Characteristics
Hispanic/Latino Population Trends
Latino Characteristics
Asian American and Latino Diversity Issues
Latino Identity: From Hispanic to Latine
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Asian and Latino Issues in Education: Complex and Contested Spaces
Introduction
Historical Perspective of Education in the United States
Overview of the U.S. Education System
Asian American and Latino Influences on Education Law and Policy
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896
Mendez v. Westminister, 1946
Brown v. Board of Education 1954
Aspira v. New York 1974
Lau v. Nichols 1974
Current Perspectives of Education in the United States
Asian and Latinos Population Trends in Education
Asian and Latino Academic Success
Asian College Access and Success
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI)
Latino College Access and Success
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Issues Impacting the Education of Asian American and Latino Students
English and Heritage Language Development
Child Poverty
Stereotypes and Misconerceptions
Concluding Thoughts
References
Part II: Beliefs, Values, Attitudes; and Identity
Chapter 4: Family Literacy Practices and the Home Learning Environment of Asian and Latino Americans: Path to Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction
Home Literacy Environment Theoretical Frameworks
Sociodemographics
Asian Americans
Traditional Asian Cultural Values and Parenting Practices
Confucian Familism and Filial Piety
Parental Duties: Guǎn and Jiào Xun
The Model Minority Stereotype
Traditional Latino Cultural Values and Parenting Practices
Respeto (Respect)
Familismo (Familism)
Bien Educado (Well-educated)
The Immigrant Paradox
Similarities and Differences Between Asian and Latino Families’ Values: Implications for Home Literacy Practices and Social-Emotional Learning
Parent Involvement in Children’s Literacy and Socioemotional Development
Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Examining Latinx Familial Literacies Through a Testimonio of Pedagogies of the Home
Introduction
Critical Race Feminista Parenting and Pedagogies of the Home
Testimonio
Hija de Inmigrantes and Mothering Mexican-American/Mexican/Salvadoran Children
Early Educational Experiences of an Emergent Bilingual Student
Critical Race Feminista Mothering: Fostering Social and Racial Justice Literacies at Home and in Community
Conclusion and Implications for Practice
References
Chapter 6: Familismo, Respeto, and Bien Educado: Traditional/Cultural Models and Values in Latinos
Introduction
Values in Latinx Families
Familismo
Respeto
Bien Educado
Incorporating Values into Educational and Mental Health Services
References
Chapter 7: Chinese American Parents’ Expectations for and Involvement in Children’s Literacy Learning and Achievement: Impacts of Cultural Values and Acculturation
Introduction
Chinese Educational Values and Practices
Contemporary Chinese Society
Segmented Assimilation Theory
Chinese American Parents’ Early Literacy Expectation and Involvement
Integration into White Middle Class
Economic Downward Mobility
Economic Upward Mobility Accompanied by Preserving the Heritage Culture
Implications and Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Parenting Practices and Home Learning Environments that Promote Reading Motivation, Engagement, and Competence in Chinese Immigrant Families: A Cultural and Self-Determination Perspective to Literacy Development in Early Childhood
Introduction
Theories and Models of Reading Motivation
McKenna’s Model of Reading Attitude Acquisition
Guthrie and Wigfield’s Engagement Model of Reading Development
Liew et al.’s Contextual-Developmental Model of Reading Competence
Self-determination Theory and Chinese Immigrant Children’s Reading Motivation
Reading Motivation via the Lens of Chinese Culture
Parenting Practices that Promote Reading Motivation, Engagement, and Competence
References
Chapter 9: An Integrated Conceptual Model of Ethnic and Racial Identity Development: Parental Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Home Literacy Practices that Promote Ethnic Identity Development in Chinese Immigrant Families
Introduction
Theoretical Frameworks on Ethnic Identity Development
Identity Development of Asian Americans
An Integrated Conceptual Model to Synthesize Extant Work
Family Factors Associated with Ethnic Identity Development
Birthplaces and Generational Patterns
Length of Residence in the Host Nation
Age
Acculturation-Related Factors
Heritage Language Fluency
Pride in an Ethnic Group and Participation in Cultural Activities
Contextual Factors and Ethnic Identity Development Among Chinese Immigrants
Family Ethnic Socialization
Parents’ Asian Values, Family Obligation Expectations, and Parenting
Community and School-Related Factors
Ethnic Diversity in Communities
Community Support
Discrimination
Future Directions for Research on Parenting and Home Literacy Practices for Ethnic/Racial Identity Development and Maintenance of Heritage Culture and Language
References
Part III: Home Literacy Perspectives
Chapter 10: The Education Status and Sociocultural Perspectives of Latinos
Introduction
Definitions of Home Literacy Environments
Home Literacy Environments of Latinos in the US
Purpose of this Research
Method
Participants
Measures
Analysis
Results
Discussion
Future Directions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Early Literacy Development in Asian and Indigenous Children of Hawaiʻi: A Theoretical Framework on Multiple Aspects of Home Literacy Environments
Introduction
Home Literacy Environments (HLEs) and Early Literacy Development
Extending HLE Models to Minority Children
Multilingual and Multicultural HLEs and Early Literacy Development Among Asian and Indigenous Children of Hawaiʻi
Summary and Future Directions
References
Chapter 12: Latinx Family Involvement, Role Construction and Children’s School Readiness
Introduction
Family Involvement
Factors and Conditions Influencing Family Involvement
Family Involvement Barriers
Low-SES Latinx Families and Family Involvement
How Parents Can Get Involved in Children’s Language and Literacy Development at Home
Family’s Role in Children’s School Readiness
Aspects of Parenting that Impact Children’s School Readiness
What Factors Contribute to Effective Parenting?
References
Chapter 13: Concluding Thoughts
Introduction
Emergent Themes
Hidden Diversity Among Asian/Asian Americans and Latinos
Influences on Parent Perspectives on Family Home Literacy Engagement
Importance of Education in Asian/Asian American and Latino Families
Emerging Areas and Potential Directions
Understanding America’s Diversity
Culturally Responsive Family, School, Community Partnerships, and Parent Support
Call for Increased Research on Asian/Asian American and Latino Populations to Inform Related Education Policy
Concluding Thoughts
References
Index
