Creating opportunities for confident and curious learners : the importance of multilingual teachers in ECE learning environments

Norton, Howard

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2018-11-03
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Norton, H. (2018, November). Creating opportunities for confident and curious learners: The importance of multilingual teachers in ECE learning environments. Paper presented at the International Child Education Forum, Hangzhou, China.
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Abstract
Why expose our young learners to a second language? Can develop cognitive ability. Opportunities in a globalized world Maintenance of a heritage language for migrants In New Zealand 150+ languages spoken Canada Australia How do young children learn? We need ECE teachers with .... References
Keywords:
early childhood education, second language acquisition (SLA), children, early childhood education teachers, migrant languages, heritage languages, language maintenance
ANZSRC Field of Research:
130102 Early Childhood Education (excl. Māori)

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