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Vocabulary knowledge is key to understanding and addressing disparities in higher education

open access: yesBritish Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Persistent degree‐awarding gaps exist in UK universities along the lines of domicile (UK vs. non‐UK) and ethnicity (white British vs. ethnic minority). Although both intersect with language (English as a first or second language), research on the role of language in academic disparities in higher education remains sparse.
Selma Babayiğit, Danijela Trenkic
wiley   +1 more source

Executive functions and school achievement: The mediating role of learning‐related behaviour in primary school children

open access: yesBritish Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Executive functions (EFs) are critical in school and closely linked to academic achievement and learning‐related behaviours (LRBs). LRBs encompass the ability to adapt to school demands, including concentration, adherence to rules, and autonomy.
Carlotta Rivella, Paola Viterbori
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of bilingualism and code-switching on executive function performance. [PDF]

open access: yesFront Psychol
Özkara B   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Lexical inference training for homonyms: Two randomized controlled trials for children with English as a first and an additional language

open access: yesBritish Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Many words have multiple meanings, which present challenges to learning, yet research has yet to identify effective interventions for homonyms. Lexical inference may be a promising strategy. Aim To evaluate a brief, novel lexical inference intervention for homonyms. Samples Children aged 7–8 years (Study 1: N = 180, Study 2: N = 76).
Sophie A. Booton   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of bilingualism on functional decline and neurodegeneration in distinct ADRD clinical syndromes. [PDF]

open access: yesAlzheimers Dement
Tablante J   +17 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Written cognate treatment in a Welsh-English bilingual aphasic patient

open access: gold, 2015
Polly Barr   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

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