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Early literacy as a holistic approach
Optimal language acquisition in young children happens in connection with others, it is a reciprocal process and also requires contributing environmental factors
Total Duration: 1.5 hrs.
Target audience: Educators / Parents
This workshop discusses holistic practices to promote language development in young children optimally. Didactic and visual examples of various language-rich environments will be presented. Key concepts to be discussed:
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Ways to create a language-rich classroom or home culture
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Ways to promote children's language learning
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Ways to expand the classroom or home environment with materials/strategies to promote richer language experiences
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Defining seven language functions to promote vocabulary and heuristic thinking
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