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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.

Post TitleStrength of EvidenceType of StudyDirection of Evidence
The p, a and r of participatory action research with unaccompanied girlsSuggestiveSuggestive evidenceNo evidence about impact
Breathing life into theory: Illustrations of community-based research: Hallmarks, functions and phasesSuggestiveSuggestive evidenceNo evidence about impact
A chair at the table: A scoping review of the participation of refugees in community-based participatory research in healthcareStrongSystematic reviewPositive impact
Opportunities and challenges associated with engaging immigrant women in participatory action researchStrongSystematic reviewPositive impact
Immigrants as research partners: A review of immigrants in community-based participatory resaerch (CBPR)StrongSystematic reviewPositive impact

Studies included in the database focused on high-income or upper middle-income countries, including but not limited to the United States. Studies included must have been published since 2012. To identify evidence, we searched the following websites and databases using the following population, methodology, and target outcome terms:

 

 

Websites and Databases Population Terms Methodology Terms Target Outcome Terms
ProQuest

EBSCO Host

JSTOR

PsycInfo

 

 

 refugee

OR

immigrant

OR

“unaccompanied minor”

OR

asylee

OR

“temporary protected status”

OR

“victims of traffick*”

OR

“traffick* victims”

OR

T-Visa

OR

U-Visa

OR

Cuban

OR

Haitian

OR

Amerasian

 

 evaluation

OR

impact

OR

program

OR

intervention

OR

policy

OR

project

OR

train*

OR

therapy

OR

treatment

OR

counseling

OR

workshop

OR

review

OR

meta-analysis

OR

synthesis

 “participatory action research”

OR

“community based participatory research”

OR

“participatory research”

OR

“cooperative inquiry” OR

“collaborative inquiry” OR

“community engaged research”

OR

“community placed research”

OR

“photovoice”