Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners
NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children
English - November 04, 2011 00:14 - 11 minutes - 25 Bytes - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsCourses Education education k-12 k12 early childhood dap childcare providers family care providers day care kindergarten teachers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The ability to teach dual language learners is becoming increasing important as our demographics shift across the nation. In this segment our guest clarifies misconceptions on the topic and shares practical strategies.
Karen Nemeth, Ed.M., founder and lead consultant of Language Castle LLC, is the author of Many Languages, Early Connections: Teaching Infants and Toddlers who are Dual Language Learners. Karen is a writer and consulting editor for NAEYC, and is the Dual Language Learning Advisor for Teaching Young Children. Karen serves on the executive board of NJTESOL-NJBE. She consults with early childhood programs all over the country and will be presenting at the NAEYC conference in November.