| Literature DB >> 25284958 |
Raluca Barac1, Ellen Bialystok2, Dina C Castro3, Marta Sanchez4.
Abstract
Dual language exposure and bilingualism are relatively common experiences for children. The present review set out to synthesize the existing research on cognitive development in bilingual children and to identify the gaps and the methodological concerns present in the existing research. A search of major data bases for research conducted with typically-developing, preschool-age dual language learners between 2000-2013 yielded 102 peer-reviewed articles. The existing evidence points to areas of cognitive development in bilingual children where findings are robust or inconclusive, and reveals variables that influence performance. The present review also identifies areas for future research and methodological limitations.Entities:
Keywords: bilingualism; children; cognitive development; dual language learner; review
Year: 2014 PMID: 25284958 PMCID: PMC4180217 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2014.02.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Early Child Res Q ISSN: 0885-2006