strategies

Supplemental Resources for the Foundational Training Sessions Language Learning Project: Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners Birth to 5 Below you will find all the resources you will need to complete each session. Share on Facebook Facebook Share on Email Email Session 1: Introduction to the Language Learning Project (LLP) Session 1: Agenda [DOC] Session Read More »

Leadership Orientation Watch our full webinar hosted on June 10, 2020 — and follow along using our supplementary presentation Couldn’t make the live webinar? The entire recorded webinar is available for viewing here! Download the Presentation Play Video Contact the Language Learning Project Have questions? Need help? Connect with us Connect with us Thank you Read More »

Supplemental Resources for the Foundational Training Sessions Language Learning Project: Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners Birth to 5 Below you will find all the resources you will need to complete each session. Share on Facebook Facebook Share on Email Email Session 1: Introduction to the Language Learning Project (LLP) Session 1: Agenda [DOC] Session Read More »

Environmental Supports All the ways that your environment promotes an atmosphere of inclusiveness and supports learning in ALL languages. Environmental supports include materials, classroom organization, representations on the walls and throughout the classroom, the daily schedule, and all the ways that your environment promotes an atmosphere of inclusiveness and supports learning in ALL languages. Share Read More »

Strategy 5 Center Extensions Child-initiated and adult-facilitated learning opportunities where the adult listens and responds to the child’s active discovery Plan center-based opportunities with appropriate environments and materials for independent and/or small group time to explore the concepts presented and practice the language being learned. These are child-initiated and adult-facilitated learning opportunities where the adult Read More »

Strategy 4 Songs & Chants All children can be engaged in singing and chanting that promotes vocabulary imprinting, language use, and meaning making. The use of songs and chants builds a sense of community as well as teaches content and new vocabulary. All children can be engaged in singing and chanting that promotes vocabulary imprinting, Read More »

Strategy 3 Intentional Message Engaging children with new concepts in both their home language and English Language modeling is among the most effective teaching strategies educators can use. Engaging children with new concepts in both their home language and English provides a foundation to build new learning on what children already know. The intentional message Read More »

Strategy 2 Vocabulary Imprinting The intentional and repetitive use of movements, signals, and gestures provide cues to activate meaning for selected vocabulary. The intentional and repetitive use of movements, signals, and gestures provide cues to activate meaning for selected vocabulary. These cues help children recall and repeat words which enhance language use and comprehension. With Read More »