Preschool English Language Learners (ELL)

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Today there is sufficient information available for educator and researchers regarding preschool English Language Learners (ELL). Help has come in the form of current research focuses on policies, strategies, incorporating home language in the curriculum, home school connection, preparation for second language, getting to know ELLs. NACY (2013), cites (Bialystok 2008; Kuhl 2009) the weight of current research indicates that becoming proficient in two languages is both possible for and beneficial to young children; bilingual preschoolers have shown increased cognitive linguistic and social-emotional advantages. These authors, also draw attention to a study (National Literacy Panel and the
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The department of Education is asking teachers to go back to school to learn a second language in order to communicate with immigrant students. Law makers trust this will bring about a quicker outcome of English mastery for ELLs.
Strategies
In order to have a successful ELL preschool program a successful model is needed. This article focuses on strategies that will improve literacy instruction in Spanish/English dual language preschools. Corey Mitchell (2016) states, research indicates that early exposure to a language boosts a child's odds of better academic performance later on. Ford (2015) points out, teachers should use research-based strategies for teaching the alphabet principle which would be most effective in broadening early literacy skills.
Developmentally appropriate means preschoolers can benefit from strategies that produce vocabulary, acquisition skills, phonics, alphabet knowledge, and understanding of print. Explicit and systematic is a curriculum that builds a strong foundation for a successful …show more content…

According to Goldenberg the number of dual learner has increased over the years, and a focus on preschoolers seem to increase. These authors also, state 30 percent of 40 million dual language learners attend Head Start or Early Head Start programs. To continue, what these researchers are trying to say is, this is a problem for dual learners, because this is a low rate, lots of Latino and immigrant children are missing out on acquiring English as a second language. Incorporating Home Language in the Curriculum There is evidence in the preschool context for separate block language development in the home language: for Spanish speaking children in an English immersion preschool, researchers found that a 30 minute block of Spanish-language development led to significant gains in children’s oral proficiency in Spanish. Immigrant youth arrive in America deficient in their native language. This researcher also points out, that 30 minute blocks of the native language development led to important gains in oral capability for Spanish (Goldenberg, et al.,). Students must be well knowledge in their home language before adding a second language. School Home

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