Dual language

How could preschool teachers potentially use these elements in their classrooms? Definitions At-Risk Children In their review of research, Snell et al. (2015) identify students “at-risk” as ones who are more likely to enter school behind in their language development. The intervention and control groups from the Roskos & Burstein (2011) 12-week mixed methods study compared word learning of two groups of 36 (n=72) preschoolers who showed vocabulary “vulnerabilities,” which meant that the children

first time to visit family. Justin, speaking only English, struggled to communicate with those around him where the main language spoken in that country is Spanish. Here, being bilingual would sure be handy. Knowing more than one language, becomes beneficial in class, or when people are trying to communicate with each other, or possibly even to order food. Learning a second language should be mandatory for kids and also adults for the advantages they will earn, for a sense of belonging, and also to

(Ramsey, 2015, p. 107). The explicit culture consists of definite symbols and expressions like clothes, tools, food, holydays, crafts, and music. I think that one way in which culture might influence a child’s development on the explicit level is language. As I mentioned before culture is passed down through generations and the every day interaction between parents, children and community expand the children’s knowledge about their own

I am a first grade Dual Language Spanish teacher in an urban district in the state of Connecticut. I teach Language Arts, Math, Science and Social studies in Spanish to my 23 homeroom students, 10 boys and 13 girls, and teach Spanish as a second language to 24 students that are in my Dual Language English partner’s classroom. In my homeroom more than half of the students are English Language Learners, and for many of them this is their first year in an American school. I also have 5 students with

English Language Learners There are many English Language Learners who may be at a higher disadvantage because they are learning English as a second language. Being introduced to any language is a challenging task for all small children; consequently, students who cannot communicate with any school staff members are often left behind. Due to the variety of languages in a school setting it would be difficult to have a dual immersion program set in place. However, in Kern County, there are many

The Role of Inhibitory Modulation of Languages among Bilinguals In a rich linguistic environment, where more than 7000 languages are spoken in 149 countries, multilingualism and bilingualism are inevitable (Crystal, 2003; Grosjean, 2010). While the causes of increased bilingualism and multilingualism can vary, the repercussions of this demographic shift are wide reaching (O’Brien, Curtin, & Naqvi, 2014). Consequently, research on bilingualism and multilingualism has also dramatically increased in

their native language before joining classes where subjects are taught in a second language (English). Once the student has a strong skills base in the native language, they can more easily transfer those skills to a second language (English-only classrooms). All subjects, even content area subjects, are taught in the native language. Once the student has enough knowledge in their native language, the student can begin to be transferred into the mainstream all-English classes. A dual language program

Implementing a two-way Spanish and English immersion program provides students with a unique educational experience in which students have access to instruction in their primary language and a second language, with the goal of becoming bilingual and biliterate. This paper will review literature and research supporting dual language programs and provide the rational for the implementation of Lenguas Nativas. Identity Formation and Cultural Awareness Garcia (2009) suggests that bilingualism leads to social

Why? Because their childrens have the opportunity to be taught in school and they are able to help their parents order Hooters famous Hot Wings. Bilingual Education involves teaching academic content in two languages, in a native and secondary language with varying amounts of each language used in accordance with the program model. Bilingual Education has been around for some time since the settlement of the Polish settlers during colonization in the 17th century. Although, Bilingual Education has

Language is a human phenomenon that throughout history has aided in the communication between individuals and contributed to the psychological welfare of individuals. Having the ability to communicate is the most important evolutionary trait that has occurred. Since communication allows a species to be able to create sounds that have a distinctive meaning. Those meanings being everything from warning calls, mating calls or simply chatters to declare ones territory. Language is a human equivalent