Supporting Dual Language Learners 

                                  

 

 Course Description: 

Early childhood educators can support children for whom English is a second language (or who are monolingual in a language other than English), in English language development by providing a language rich environment.  Children who do not speak, or have limited English, must adjust to a new social and linguistic situation when they start attending a program where English is the main spoken language.  During this training, participants will broaden their understanding of English language acquisition and learn strategies to adapt and provide a responsive learning environment for dual language learners and their families. Participants will discuss Dual Language Learners and their families; review language development of single language and dual language learners; discuss the prevalence of DLLs and identification as a child who has special needs; and list strategies that support DLLs in your classroom.

*Prerequisite for eduactors enrolling: This class will be taught in an online format which will require homework assignments, discussion boards and quizzes. In order to participate in this class, you must have a computer and speakers, high speed interenet, an email account and basic computer skills (using the internet, dowloading and attaching documents to an email and navigating the online platform's software.                  

More Information

EEC Training Hours: 5

CEU: 0.5

QRIS Standard Alignment: Curriculum and Learning

Core Competency: 5: Learning Environments and Curriculum

 

*Refund Policy*

Refunds will only be made in the event that the course is cancelled.