Fostering Second Language Development in Young Children - 0 views
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Principle #6: Language is used to communicate meaning. Children will internalize a second Language more readily if they are asked to engage in meaningful activities that require using the Language. For children who are learning English as a second Language, it is important that the teacher gauge which aspects of the Language the child has acquired and which ones are still to be mastered. Wong Fillmore (1985) recommends a number of steps that teachers can use to engage their students: Use demonstrations, modeling, role-playing. Present new information in the context of known information. Paraphrase often. Use simple structures, avoid complex structures. Repeat the same sentence patterns and routines. Tailor questions for different levels of Language competence and participation.