Bilingualism in the Early Years: Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Young English Language Learners

Description

Participants will:

- Learn about the process young children go through as they learn their second language

- Discuss and explore the different stages of second language acquisition and how this process differs from first language acquisition

- Learn what the most effective instructional strategies and assessment practices are to support dual language learners

- Investigate how and why dual language children home language is an essential resource

- Discuss and learn ideas to help engage families of dual language learners

Location Webinar
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N/A, IL
Date 3/6/2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Check in 3:30 PM)
Sponsor Illinois Resource Center: Early Childhood
Trainer Pat Chamberlain, M.S.
Contact Rosli Zaccaro (224) 366-8525 rzaccaro@cntrmail.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
Credit Hours 2.0 - Working with Families
Cost None
Status Closed