New Publication & Free Access Link – Systematic Review on Translanguaging in U.S. PK-12 Schools
Zhongfeng Tian
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share our newly published article, "Translanguaging at School: A Systematic Review of U.S. PK-12 Translanguaging Research," now available in System. This review synthesizes 111 empirical studies on translanguaging in PK-12 educational settings across the U.S., offering insights into its pedagogical applications, transformative potential, and ongoing debates.
Our analysis highlights key themes, including how translanguaging naturally emerges in classrooms, enhances student learning and engagement, supports identity development, and challenges deficit ideologies. We also explore the contextual factors that shape translanguaging’s impact, the role of teacher learning, and the need for more critical and decolonial perspectives in future research.
To make this work more accessible, Elsevier has provided a free 50-day access link, valid until March 23, 2025. Feel free to use and share this link:
After this period, the article will remain accessible via ScienceDirect: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2025.103594.
We hope this work contributes to discussions on linguistically responsive teaching and equitable education. Please feel free to share widely!
Best,
Zhongfeng (on behalf of Laura, Caitie, Deb and Luis)