An exploratory case study of young children's interactive play behaviours with a non‐English speaking child

Children's Transition to School: Voices of Bangladeshi Parents in Sydney, Australia

“…The evidence from adolescent research also suggests the benefits of intra-racial friendships for children (Kao & Joyner, 2004). Intraracial friendships perhaps can promote shared cultural or linguistic activities, intimate relationships, as well as play essential for peer friendships (Kao & Joyner, 2004;Lee, Md-Yunus, Son & Meadows, 2008). They will also be less challenging for children with limited or no English proficiency, as some CALD children were reported to face difficulties in playing or interacting with English-speaking children (Lee et al, 2008).…”

“…Intraracial friendships perhaps can promote shared cultural or linguistic activities, intimate relationships, as well as play essential for peer friendships (Kao & Joyner, 2004;Lee, Md-Yunus, Son & Meadows, 2008). They will also be less challenging for children with limited or no English proficiency, as some CALD children were reported to face difficulties in playing or interacting with English-speaking children (Lee et al, 2008). While this study suggests the benefits of friendships with children of similar linguistic background in children's transition to school, it is essential that educators encourage CALD children to form friendships with all classroom peers to promote tolerance and positive attitudes towards diversity.…”

Integration of a social skills training: a case study of children with low social skills

“…What is appropriate or effective social behaviour in one culture may not be in another (Lee et al 2008). Children from different home backgrounds may act differently at home than at school.…”