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Supporting identity, diversity and language in the early years
This seminar explores theory and research in second language acquisition, particularly the relationship between children's identity and self-esteem and positive outcomes for learning.
The tutor, Dr Priscilla Clarke, is an early childhood consultant specialising in the second language acquisition of young bilingual children.
The seminar will:
- look at creating positive learning environments
- examine the factors affecting the learning outcomes of learners
- consider the role of the first/home language
- look at how to achieve outcomes in stages of EAL development.
| Event Details | |
| Date | 15 December 2009 |
| Cost | £130-£190 |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Target Audience | The training is relevant to those working in the early years with an interest in bilingual families and young children learning English as an additional language. |
| How To Apply | Use the online booking facility on the Children in Scotland website. |
| Website | http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1354 |
| Contact Details | |
| Organisation | Children in Scotland |
| Name | Alasdair Ferguson or Megan Rodgers |
| Address | Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG. |
| Website | http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/index.htm |
| info@childreninscotland.org.uk | |
| Phone | 0131 228 8484 |
| Fax | 0131 228 8585 |