Early Language Learning: Why Starting Young Matters (1 hour)

Early Language Learning: Why Starting Young Matters

This entry-level course is designed to dispel common myths about language acquisition and provide educators with effective strategies for implementing Spanish in the early childhood classroom. By addressing these myths and offering practical approaches, participants will learn how to create an engaging and effective language-learning environment that fosters children's linguistic and cognitive development. (1 hour)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. The Importance of Early Language Education
  FREE PREVIEW
2. The Cognitive Power of Bilingualism
  FREE PREVIEW
3. The Value of Multilingual Skills in the Global Marketplace
4. The Social Benefits of Language Learning
5. Embracing Diversity
6. Chapter 1 Review Questions
7. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Debunking the Myth: More Than One Language is Confusing
2. Unraveling the Myth: Children Will Mix the Languages
3. Debunking the Myth: The Effort Behind Bilingualism
4. Busting the Myth: Integrating Language Learning into the Schedule
5. Dispelling the Myth: Perfection Is Not a Prerequisite for Bilingualism
6. Debunking the Myth: Teachers Don't Need Perfect Fluency
7. Chapter 2 Review Questions
8. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Teaching Spanish to Children
2. Tailoring Spanish Instruction to Student Interests
3. Engaging Families in Children's Spanish Learning
4. Chapter 3 Review Questions
5. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Using What Children Already Know
2. Engaging the Senses
3. The Power of Music and Movement
4. Enhancing Language Skills Outdoors
5. Chapter 4 Review Questions
6. Chapter 4 Discussion
1. Let's Learn Spanish
2. Food, Family Members, and Weather
3. Days, Months, and Common Phrases
4. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Conclusion: The Power of Bilingualism
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$9.50
1 Clock Hour
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Early Learning