The link I chose to follow was "Oral Language Tips". This page is centered around English Language Learners. This site listed 4 stages of language learning. The four stages are:
Home language use—Children continue to use their home language because they have not realized others do not speak their language.
• Nonverbal period in the new language-Children learn by watching and listening to English
• Telegraphic and formulaic language- Children begin to name objects and people or key phrases in social surroundings
• Productive use of new language- Children begin to combine phrases and names of objects
This site also mentions ways that teachers help foster language development.
The Center for Child Care Workforce has not updated its newletter page since May/June 2011. I previously explored the newsletter that are posted on the site.
By offering vital information on how to support English Language Learners, this site is taking part in reducing inequity in the ECE field.
http://www.ccw.org/storage/ccworkforce/documents/orallangtipsheet-english.pdf
I have personally witnessed children go through these stages. It is interested to observe ELL students language evolve. It is a fascinating process, and it is so inspiring how easily most children adapt. Of course in order to adapt easily the children have to be in a caring environment with a teacher who truly wants to help them.
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