Assignment:
Our classrooms are filled with students who come from diverse backgrounds. When we get to know our students and their families, we strengthen the home-school connection, which research has reported leads to increased student achievement. Using information gained the textbook readings and the required article, Can Preschool Children be Taught a Second Language?, explain strategies that effectively support students who are learning a second language. You can use the textbook and the recommended article, Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, to support your discussion.
Your post should be formatted to include the following in order:
1. Three ways to support children learning a second language in the classroom
2. Two ways to support the families of children learning a second language
3. One example of a resource you can use to help plan for children learning a second language, with a summary and justification of your choice
4. One question you still have about learning a second language.