It was here that I discovered that my work in language development and parent-child interaction could be made relevant to the world of literacy educators. The wonderful faculty and students at HGSE inspired me to extend my interests in this direction. That's why I'm committed to solid first-language instruction for minority children during their primary years. Immigrants learn English more effectively if, among other important factors, they receive a strong grounding in their parents' language.
Every primary teacher knows that reality is much more complex.