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Multilingual Classrooms: Supporting Young Dual Language Learners’ English Language Development

Wed, Nov 9, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Learning a second language is cognitively and socially demanding. Therefore, educators must be intentional in using techniques that support children’s second language development while promoting their language skills. This webinar will provide you with helpful strategies in both areas. The presenter will share ideas from her book Dual Language Learners: Strategies for Teaching English (Birth to Grade 3), including practical tips and valuable tools that you can use as you continue your work with young children and their families.
Objectives:
– Understand that learning a second language is a demanding cognitive and social task, a crucial step toward meeting children’s language needs.
– Explore techniques for essentials like environment, curriculum, teaching, and home-school connection to support English or other second language learning to achieve positive language development outcomes.

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