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

• Main Author: Shahilla K. Balakrishnan.
• Other Authors: Saravanan, Vanithamani
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Education
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13872
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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...