Kolner Zeitschrift fur Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie
Volume 60, Issue SUPPL. 48, 2008, Pages 252-276
Learning outside of school: Differential development of reading comprehension in children with and without immigrant background during summer vacation [Lernen ohne schule: Differenzielle entwicklung der leseleistungen von kindern mit und ohne migrationshintergrund während der sommerferien] (Review)
Becker M.* ,
Stanat P. ,
Baumert J. ,
Lehmann R.
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Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung, FB Erziehungswissenschaft und Bildungssysteme, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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[Affiliation not available]
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Abstract
Based on the literature on causes of educational inequities, we examine the extent to which the out-of-school environment contributes to differential learning losses during the summer vacation in Germany. Drawing on a sample of N = 1592 students from the city of Berlin, we assess whether 4th and 5th graders from immigrant families show differential development in reading achievement during the summer vacation relative to their native German peers. Controlling for prior achievement, we find disparities associated with the ethnic background. These are partly, but by far not completely due to disparities in socio-economic background. Contrary to our hypotheses, however, specific differences in learning opportunities that may be associated with an immigrant background (e. g., language spoken at home) seem not relevant for the remaining ethnic disadvantages. Furthermore, the differences identified are not moderated by the children's reading or leisure time activities.
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ISSN: 00232653
Cited by: 13
Original Language: German