DLL Courses

Live Course

We know that teaching multilingual children is multifaceted, and that language is vital to communication and building relationships. And yet, ease of language is a challenge when multilingual children and families need to be fluent in English to engage in classroom. This webinar will examine teaching techniques that promote inclusion and a sense of belonging, resulting in better learning outcomes for children and deeper engagement with families. The presenter will share ideas from her book Dual-Language Learners: Strategies for Teaching English, and participants will gain practical tips and valuable tools they can use in their work with young children and their families.

Module 1: Brain Development and Dual Language Learning

Self-paced Course

In this course, participants will examine the science behind dual language learning. It is important for ECE educators to understand how and why the early years are a critical time for language and literacy development for young dual-language learners. Participants will also examine the importance of early experiences in supporting early brain architecture for dual language learners.

Module 2: Bilingualism and the Benefits for Young Children

Self-paced Course

In this course, participants will review definition of bilingualism and other related key terms. It is important for ECE educators to understand bilingualism and the process for children learning more than one language. Participants will identify the benefits of bilingualism when languages learned are being consistently used and supported in the child’s home and school setting.  

單元一：大腦發育與雙語學習

自定進度課程

在這個單元中，我們將探討雙語學習背後的科學。對於幼兒早期教育人員來說，瞭解如何以及為什麼幼兒期是雙語學習者語言及閱讀發展的關鍵時期，是非常重要的。學習者將檢視大腦結構及其在語言和閱讀能力發展中的作用，並識別單語言和雙語兩者學習過程之間的差異，以及探討早期經驗對於支持雙語學習者早期大腦結構發展的重要性。

單元二：雙語及其對幼兒的益處

自定進度課程

在這個單元中，我們將會探討雙語能力的定義和其他相關名詞。對於幼兒早期教育人員來說，瞭解雙語能力以及兒童學習更多語言的過程是非常重要的。學習者將認知當兒童能在家庭和學校的環境中持續使用他們所學的語言，並獲得支持時，所帶來的雙語能力的好處。

Dual Language Learner Initiative: Family Workshop #1 – Our Home Language is Important

Self-paced Course

The Dual Language Learner Initiative’s Family Workshops are designed to support families of young children (0-5 years) who are interested in learning about raising bi-/multi-lingual learners. These interactive workshops provide information and resources to help families make the best choices for their children.

Dual Language Learner Initiative: Family Workshop #2 – Maintaining Our Home Language: Best Practices to Support Young Dual Language Learners at Home

Self-paced Course

The Dual Language Learner Initiative’s Family Workshops are designed to support families of young children (0-5 years) who are interested in learning about raising bi-/multi-lingual learners. These interactive workshops provide information, resources, and networks to help families make the best choices for their children.