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The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households
Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/93801 The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households Omidire, Margaret Funke mfundosp@gmail.com Mkhatshwa, Nomfundo UCTD Multilingualism Intercultural marriages Language learning Culture Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Education theses SDG-04 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023. The purpose of this study was to explore the benefits and challenges of raising children in a multilingual household. The study utilised a qualitative research approach, guided by the interpretivism paradigm. The theoretical framework of this study focuses on the early development of multilingualism, with an emphasis on the role of parents and the possible models of education that they may introduce into their households. A case study design was adopted, and three parents with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds participated. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and a reflective journal. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis. The study found that there are benefits to raising children in multilingual households. These include children being able to speak multiple languages, which is important for interacting with members of the extended family, maintaining a connection to family culture and history, and making friends from different backgrounds. However, the study also found that while there are many benefits to multilingualism, it can also present some challenges. These include a significant investment in time and effort, for both parents and children. Multilingualism is considered a positive resource that can benefit children in terms of cognitive advantages, academic achievement, and socialisation. A key recommendation is that parents should be encouraged and motivated by schools and education districts to teach their children multiple home languages. Educational Psychology MEd (Educational Psychology) Restricted Faculty of Education SDG-04: Quality Education 2023-12-19T08:20:15Z 2023-12-19T08:20:15Z 2024-04 2023 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93801 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.24763632 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Multilingualism Intercultural marriages Language learning Culture Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Education theses SDG-04 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title | The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title_full | The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title_fullStr | The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title_full_unstemmed | The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title_short | The benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| title_sort | benefits and challenges of raising children in multilingual households |
| topic | UCTD Multilingualism Intercultural marriages Language learning Culture Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Education theses SDG-04 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Education theses SDG-10 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93801 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.24763632 |