Case for Early Language Learning
Guest Post: Why You Should Teach Your Child a Foreign Language
Why you should teach your child a foreign language Children have such amazing brains! They absorb everything around them at lightning speeds. It is important not to underestimate a young child’s ability. As parents, we certainly want the best for our children, allowing them to reach their potential. Teaching your child a second language, even [...]
Secretary of Education Duncan’s Remarks about Foreign Language Study
A few weeks ago (May 2009), Rep. Rush Holt and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed math, science, and foreign language education. Take a look: It’s encouraging to hear both Holt and Duncan agree that foreign language education must begin early. Here are some of Secretary Duncan’s remarks (to the best of [...]
Elementary Foreign Language Program Observations
For the past couple of months, I’ve been taking a fantastic graduate course in elementary foreign language methods. One of the requirements is to spend 45 hours observing a variety of K-5 language programs. As a working mom, my first reaction was YIKES! 45 hours? How? When? Well, I’m tickled to report that I just [...]
Case for Early Language Learning: Cultural Awareness
The rationale for early language learning series continues with a core issue: Culture. Languages help children develop cultural understanding to live in a multi-lingual society. There is no denying the fact that we live in a pluralistic society and a global community. According to the National Virtual Translation Center, we are far from a being [...]
Teach Your Young Child a Foreign Language
I found a fantastic Parents.tv video highlighting early bilingualism. Watch and learn about foreign language classes for little ones, bilingual caretakers, and language learning dvd’s. (Professor Toto) Hope you enjoy! Amazon.com Widgets
A Case for Early Language Learning: Higher SAT Scores
The graduate paper continues . . . Here’s the third installment of the Case for Early Language Learning series. In my research, I tried to zero in on a topic that might perk the ears of school administrators: test scores. I’ll let the data, facts and figures speak for themselves: Elementary language programs allow for [...]
A Case for Early Language Learning: Better Brains!
Here’s the second post in my Case for Early Language Learning series. For me personally, this is the number one reason I want my kids to learn a second language. Early language learning leads to denser brain development and higher cognitive ability. Several studies indicate that learning a second language as a child increases cognitive [...]
A Case for Early Language Learning: Higher Standardized Test Scores
I’m hoping my little blog isn’t going to feel too neglected these next few weeks. I’m taking a graduate course on elementary foreign language methods. As you can imagine, I’m wildly enthused about every shred of information I’m learning. But graduate work sure is different when you’ve got high school papers to grade, kids to [...]
