Lexical Development in Multilingual Immigrant Children: Cognitive and Sociocultural Influences on English Vocabulary Acquisition
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Stream
Networks of change
Language
English
Speaker(s)
Oyeyemi Bamidele, Amity University
Session format
Poster
Session Location
Concourse
This poster investigates how cognitive and sociocultural factors influence English vocabulary acquisition among multilingual immigrant children. It examines how home language use, classroom experiences, and individual learning differences interact to shape vocabulary growth. Educators, researchers, and education leaders will gain practical ideas for designing inclusive classrooms, assessing vocabulary development, and supporting multilingual learners. Participants will also explore strategies that recognise linguistic diversity as both a cognitive and social resource, and take away approaches for creating equitable, context-sensitive learning environments.