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What strategies are effective for English language acquisition in newcomer populations?

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What strategies are effective for English language acquisition in newcomer populations?

This evidence summary, authored by Switchboard, provides an overview of the current evidence on the effectiveness of various interventions for English language learning among newcomers. It addresses two crucial questions:

  1. Are there specific elements of English language acquisition programs for newcomer populations that are more effective or efficient than others?
  2. What role does technology play in the provision of English language learning programs?

 

By examining these questions, the summary aims to identify best practices and innovative approaches that can enhance English language learning outcomes for newcomers, ultimately supporting their integration and success.

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Pubmed 

PsycINFO 

WebofScience 

ASSIA 

Social Service Abstracts 

Social Work Abstracts 

Migration Policy 

Google Scholar 

 

unaccompanied  

 

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“minor”  

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“youth” 

 OR 

 “child”  

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“adolescent”  

OR 

 “refugee”  

OR 

 “migrant”  

OR 

 “refugee minor”  

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“asylee” 

 OR  

“asylum seeker” 

 

evaluation  

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impact 

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program  

OR  

intervention  

OR 

policy  

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project 

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train* 

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therapy 

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treatment 

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counseling 

OR  

workshop 

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review  

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meta-analysis 

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synthesis 

“mental health”  

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“depression” 

 OR  

“anxiety” 

 OR “post-traumatic stress disorder”  

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PTSD