Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore

Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore

This study investigates the literacy practices and perceptions of four Indian families in Singapore. The study focuses on the interplay of parental beliefs and backgrounds, the family’s socio-cultural background, influences from outside educational agencies, and the entry of younger siblings in shap...

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Main Author: Shahilla K. Balakrishnan.
Other Authors: Saravanan, Vanithamani
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Published: 2008
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DRNTU::Social sciences::Education
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13872
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-138722019-12-10T13:36:42Z Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore Shahilla K. Balakrishnan. Saravanan, Vanithamani National Institute of Education DRNTU::Social sciences::Education This study investigates the literacy practices and perceptions of four Indian families in Singapore. The study focuses on the interplay of parental beliefs and backgrounds, the family’s socio-cultural background, influences from outside educational agencies, and the entry of younger siblings in shaping the family’s literacy practices and perceptions. Master of Education 2008-10-20T11:13:22Z 2008-10-20T11:13:22Z 2001 2001 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13872 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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Shahilla K. Balakrishnan.
Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
description This study investigates the literacy practices and perceptions of four Indian families in Singapore. The study focuses on the interplay of parental beliefs and backgrounds, the family’s socio-cultural background, influences from outside educational agencies, and the entry of younger siblings in shaping the family’s literacy practices and perceptions.
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title Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
title_short Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
title_full Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
title_fullStr Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
title_full_unstemmed Home literacy practices and perceptions of Indian families : case studies of four families in Singapore
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