Supporting Language Skills including Dual-Language Learners (DLL)
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- Date of Publication
- August 29, 2023
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Overview
Course Information
Supporting the development of language skills is a crucial undertaking for all early childhood teachers. Language is the foundation for verbal language to occur and can be developed throughout every minute of the day!
In this 4-hour course, the learner will be able to explain strategies to use in the classroom to support children's language development, describe how to create a language-rich environment and how this supports children's growth and development, and explain how dual language learners are supported through ECE best practices and why this support is essential.
After completing this training, participants should be able to:
- Define language development, including expressive and receptive language skills;
- Describe how to create a language-rich environment;
- Explain language and vocabulary development strategies; and
- Explain how dual language learners are supported through ECE best practices and why this support is essential.
The development of this online course was 100% funded by federal Child Care and Development Funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of an $8,000,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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