Articles and Resources for Dual Language Learners
The following are articles and resources from the April 14, 2011 CJ Workshop on Early Childhood and Language Development:
Click here to view the presentations given at this workshop.
Two or More Languages in Early Childhood: Some General Points and Practical Recommendations:
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/earlychild.html
Offers advice for parents raising bilingual children
Language Intervention from a Bilingual Mindset:
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2006/060815/f060815a.htm
Research based article (by a speech-language pathologists) explaining the benefits of raising children bilingual
Raising Bilingual Children: Common Parental Concerns and Current Research:
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/raisebilingchild.html
Delineates the myths vs. facts concerning bilingualism and children
Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior:
http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200307/Understanding.pdf
Gives advice for teachers on discerning language comprehension issues and behavior problems
What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know: Developing Effective Programs for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Children and Families: http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/WhatECENeedToKnow.pdf
A more in depth article geared toward teachers which includes information on the stages of language acquisition and how to support second language acquisition in the classroom.
Biliteracy and Second-Language Learners:
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2004/040622/f040622a.htm
An article focusing on Latinos and how to assist biliteracy development in the school
Bilingual Babies more Perceptive to Non-Native Tongues:
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/25/134059279/being-bilingual-not-only-a-boon-for-native-tongues
A radio story on how 8 month old babies are more perceptive to new languages and can distinguish the change when a new language is spoken.
The Linguistic Genius of Babies:
http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_kuhl_the_linguistic_genius_of_babies.html A video about research results which delves into the most critical stage in sound development– when babies are 6-8 months old.