Attitudes	Knowledge	Behavior
I can teach second language learners. I can teach early literacy skills to second language learners. I can promote the development of expressive and receptive language skills and abilities with all children.	There are specific teaching strategies that can be used to promote and develop children’s oral language. There are specific strategies for teaching oral language skills to children learning English as a second language. There is a continuum of second language acquisition. Second language acquisition builds on, rather than replaces, home language.	Can give two examples of strategies for developing children’s oral language. Can describe one strategy for teaching oral language skills to children learning English as a second language.

 

Vocabulary Word	N/A
Myth	Children must speak English before they can develop early literacy skills.
Using Books with Children	Using books with children learning English as a second language
Predictor	N/A

Guest Faculty

Kathy Escamilla

Website Activities

Video Focus: Supporting Language

Action Plan: Try using props as a way to encourage children using expressive language

Discussion Questions: