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This study aims to explore how multimodal literacy pedagogies enhance engagement for young Asian American heritage language learners.

July 20, 2026Language Culture and Curriculum

advancing multimodal literacy pedagogies in early childhood for Asian heritage language learners through offline and online platforms: a cross-case analysis

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KHKyungjin HwangKorea University LHLing HaoIllinois State University

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Cross-case analysis reveals how multimodal literacy practices enhance heritage language learning in diverse settings, indicating varied support mechanisms.

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This study aims to explore how multimodal literacy pedagogies enhance engagement for young Asian American heritage language learners.
Qualitative cross-case design involving two community-based settings: an offline Korean language classroom and an online Chinese book club.
Data collection included video recordings, children's artifacts, teacher reflections, and family discussions from both sites.
Analysis focused on culturally sustaining multimodal activities and engagement factors.
Multimodal literacy practices significantly supported children’s meaning-making across settings, showing diverse interactional and spatial configurations.
Children showcased cultural knowledge through artifacts, with offline settings favoring collaborative activities and online settings emphasizing individual creativity.
Comparison revealed that offline and online environments provided complementary opportunities for heritage language learning.

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Hwang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5db9da8bd453d3397ab3d4 https://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2026.2703638

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Cross-case analysis reveals how multimodal literacy practices enhance heritage language learning in diverse settings, indicating varied support mechanisms.

advancing multimodal literacy pedagogies in early childhood for Asian heritage language learners through offline and online platforms: a cross-case analysis

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advancing multimodal literacy pedagogies in early childhood for Asian heritage language learners through offline and online platforms: a cross-case analysis

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