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What is the critical stage for language acquisition according to Lenneberger's theory?
What is the critical stage for language acquisition according to Lenneberger's theory?
How does neuroscience suggest language is primarily acquired in children?
How does neuroscience suggest language is primarily acquired in children?
Which strategy is NOT supported by neuroscience for improving vocabulary retention?
Which strategy is NOT supported by neuroscience for improving vocabulary retention?
What role does emotional engagement play in the learning process according to neuroscience?
What role does emotional engagement play in the learning process according to neuroscience?
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What approach can help address learning differences in students?
What approach can help address learning differences in students?
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What is the significance of multisensory learning in language acquisition?
What is the significance of multisensory learning in language acquisition?
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According to neuroscience, what is brain plasticity?
According to neuroscience, what is brain plasticity?
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Which of the following is NOT a way neuroscience can inform educators?
Which of the following is NOT a way neuroscience can inform educators?
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What is a key focus of developing pedagogy for pre-primary education?
What is a key focus of developing pedagogy for pre-primary education?
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Which of the following is NOT identified as a typical characteristic of early years practice worldwide?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a typical characteristic of early years practice worldwide?
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According to UNESCO, what is one benefit of stimulating play environments?
According to UNESCO, what is one benefit of stimulating play environments?
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What are the three essential components of a ‘format’ as described by Bruner?
What are the three essential components of a ‘format’ as described by Bruner?
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What principle helps describe a child's transition from being an observer to a participant in learning activities?
What principle helps describe a child's transition from being an observer to a participant in learning activities?
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What role does play serve in early childhood education according to Moyles?
What role does play serve in early childhood education according to Moyles?
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Which interaction type did Bruner describe as structured and routine-based?
Which interaction type did Bruner describe as structured and routine-based?
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What does the sequential structure in a format allow for in child-adult interaction?
What does the sequential structure in a format allow for in child-adult interaction?
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What aspect of development is highlighted during the second year of a child's life regarding language skills?
What aspect of development is highlighted during the second year of a child's life regarding language skills?
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Why is it important for the left and right brain to be connected during language development?
Why is it important for the left and right brain to be connected during language development?
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How do infants primarily learn a second or third language according to the information?
How do infants primarily learn a second or third language according to the information?
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What role does emotion play in the learning process for young children?
What role does emotion play in the learning process for young children?
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What is a significant characteristic of EFL teaching for children under six years of age?
What is a significant characteristic of EFL teaching for children under six years of age?
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What is a recommended activity for helping children learn a second language effectively?
What is a recommended activity for helping children learn a second language effectively?
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What is considered essential for genuine, spontaneous communication in language learning?
What is considered essential for genuine, spontaneous communication in language learning?
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What is one reason that having fun is crucial in language learning for children?
What is one reason that having fun is crucial in language learning for children?
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Which method emphasizes using physical activity to enhance learning?
Which method emphasizes using physical activity to enhance learning?
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What approach suggests using visual aids to reinforce language skills?
What approach suggests using visual aids to reinforce language skills?
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Which tip involves using engagement with food to promote language learning?
Which tip involves using engagement with food to promote language learning?
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Which strategy encourages children to collaborate and practice language skills?
Which strategy encourages children to collaborate and practice language skills?
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What is a key component in creating an effective learning environment?
What is a key component in creating an effective learning environment?
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Which method suggests incorporating sensory experiences to facilitate learning?
Which method suggests incorporating sensory experiences to facilitate learning?
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How can learning experiences be enhanced outside of traditional settings?
How can learning experiences be enhanced outside of traditional settings?
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What role does reflection play in the learning process?
What role does reflection play in the learning process?
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What is one reason why immersion in a language is beneficial for language learning in children?
What is one reason why immersion in a language is beneficial for language learning in children?
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Which period is critical for babies to hear sounds in order to maintain their ability to speak those languages?
Which period is critical for babies to hear sounds in order to maintain their ability to speak those languages?
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What does Murphy suggest about introducing foreign language learning into the primary curriculum?
What does Murphy suggest about introducing foreign language learning into the primary curriculum?
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What is the primary goal of scaffolding in a child's learning process?
What is the primary goal of scaffolding in a child's learning process?
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What is a common misconception about language learning in early childhood?
What is a common misconception about language learning in early childhood?
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Which of the following accurately describes child-initiated activity?
Which of the following accurately describes child-initiated activity?
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What does the 'Neurofoundation approach' focus on in early language acquisition?
What does the 'Neurofoundation approach' focus on in early language acquisition?
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What is one benefit of teacher-led activities according to the concepts presented?
What is one benefit of teacher-led activities according to the concepts presented?
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What is one potential risk if a child does not hear a language during their early years?
What is one potential risk if a child does not hear a language during their early years?
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According to Ellis (2002), what supports children's language acquisition during teacher-led activities?
According to Ellis (2002), what supports children's language acquisition during teacher-led activities?
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How many sounds do babies babble that encompass all languages in the world?
How many sounds do babies babble that encompass all languages in the world?
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What is the 'handover principle' in the context of early childhood education?
What is the 'handover principle' in the context of early childhood education?
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What are 'mirror neurons' primarily associated with in the context of language development?
What are 'mirror neurons' primarily associated with in the context of language development?
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Which of the following best exemplifies a ‘format’ in early childhood education?
Which of the following best exemplifies a ‘format’ in early childhood education?
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Why is repetitive game-like activity significant in early childhood education?
Why is repetitive game-like activity significant in early childhood education?
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What role does intuitive facilitation play in language acquisition?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Approaches to early childhood education are presented.
- Neuroscience in early language development is introduced.
Table of Contents
- Language development in preschool years is discussed.
- Introduction to neuroscience
- Why neuroscience is relevant for ESL teaching.
- The social brain and mirror neurons
- Contemporary theories in early language acquisition including the Neurofoundation approach and seven layers
- Teaching a second or third language to young children.
- EFL teaching background - primary and pre-primary education
- Approaches to early childhood education - example of a format, details on child-initiated activity and teacher-led activity
- Tips for teaching English considering Gardner's multiple intelligences
Introduction
- Adults often try to learn languages in a contrived, unnatural way.
- When people are immersed in a language, like children learning through play and exploration, learning is easier and quicker.
- Children of four years immerse in the environment, and learn 2,000 words.
- Babies babble 70 sounds that make up all languages of the world during the first six months.
- Babies lose their ability to speak languages if they are not exposed to them.
Introduction to Neuroscience
- Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain.
- The brain has plasticity, which means it can change throughout life.
- The brain reorganizes itself by forming new connections between brain cells (neurons).
Why Can Neuroscience Be Relevant for Educators?
- Neuroscience offers educators valuable insights into learning processes.
- Neuroscience helps educators identify and support students with learning difficulties.
- Neuroscience helps create better learning environments and methods.
Neuroscience Is Relevant
- Language Acquisition: Neuroscience provides insights into how young brains acquire language.
- Memory and Retention: Techniques, like spaced repetition and active recall, improve vocabulary retention and skills.
- Engagement and Motivation: Neuroscience highlights the emotional importance of engagement in learning.
- Multisensory Learning: Multisensory activities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) make language learning more effective and enjoyable.
- Addressing Learning Differences: Neuroscience helps identify and support students with learning differences, like dyslexia.
Experiment
- By the time a student reaches high school, the optimum learning period is lost.
- In Sweden, there are high literacy rates, where different languages are spoken, especially at migrant camps.
- Three-year-olds can speak three different languages fluently.
- Sensory stimulation and play combined with language learning is used
The Social Brain
- Learning was believed to be an isolated process.
- Interaction with a group is necessary to develop intelligence.
- The brain adapts itself to changing environments.
Mirror Neurons
- Mirror neurons fire when performing certain actions or observing others perform those actions.
- The brain's mirroring of another's action enables imitation and empathy.
Contemporary Theories in Early Language acquisition: "Neurofoundation"
- The first year of life is critical for infants to hear repeatedly repeated sounds
- A cluster of neurons becomes wired to respond to that phoneme.
- The brain creates a map for the sounds of the languages in a child's environment
Kadho's Neurofoundation Curriculum
- Interventions exercise children's neural processing from the earliest age, ensuring all remaining circuits work effectively later in life, especially second language learning
The Neurofoundation Approach
- Infants are born with a fully developed auditory system, able to process and respond to sound.
- During early years, sound processing and attention are important.
- Sound processing is the ability to focus on and distinguish certain sounds.
- Attention consists of the ability to consciously focus on sound aspects.
Syllables
- Syllables are the key units and building blocks for language processing.
- Phoneme discrimination is the essential skill needed for language learning.
Neurofoundation by Khado
- Language development is not necessarily dependent on genes.
- There is an important period for brain development for future language skills (0-3 years old).
- Children's language potential can be reached, regardless of circumstances.
Stages of Language Development
- Different stages are discussed.
Language Acquisition by Neurofoundation: "The Seven Layers"
- Attunement to language sounds (rhythm, tone, stress, intonation) occurs even in the womb.
- Development and protection stage: Exposure to basic sounds of languages.
- Enhancement and reinforcement: Combinations of sounds form linguistic combinations.
- Preparation for language learning (lexicon, semantics, and objects).
- Language mastering: Understanding more complex grammatical concepts, increased vocabulary, improved semantics, syntax, grammar development.
The Verbal Self
- The second year of life is characterized by increased linguistic ability (left brain development).
- Words become an important part of feedback.
- The quality of verbal feedback is significant as well.
Cognitive Benefits
- Stimulating a baby's brain is linked to a higher IQ score
How Can You Teach A Second or Third Language to Young Children?
- Infants learn through listening, seeing, imitating, and practicing.
- Children should be encouraged to use rhymes, songs, games, and counting in the target language.
- Having fun is essential as it aids memory creation
Is Having Fun Important?
- The emotional part of the brain is responsible for forming memories.
- Learning which is made emotional and fun, creates easier connections.
Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- Discusses different approaches, formats, child-initiated and teacher-led activities
EFL Teaching Background- Pre-Primary Education
- Current situation in EFL teaching under six years in Europe, Asia, and South America.
- Repetition of language items, songs, and games are employed.
- Recognizing the value of activities but focusing on spontaneous communication
Approaches by Bruner
- Interaction between children and parents occurs through routines and familiar situations (e.g., "Peek-a-boo").
- These routine activities form the basis for "format" learning.
- These formats have a structure, rules, and clearly defined roles.
Child-Initiated Activity
- Child-initiated activity is important for exploration, making mistakes and developing independence
- Children become responsible for learning.
Teacher-Led Activities
- Formats appear in classroom routines and game-like activities.
- These activities help develop understanding, create opportunities to predict, support, enhance vocabulary.
- Frequent exposure to linguistic features and routines fosters language acquisition.
- Children should lead activities to apply the key learning principle
How we can deal with teaching a second or third language considering Gardner's Theory
- Learn by doing (e.g., role playing).
- Learning through pictures, accompanied by language.
- Learning should be fun; avoiding stressful environments.
- Utilizing music and rhythm to engage kids, learn through movement.
- Linking numbers and words for memorization using different methods
- Engaging through different senses like touching and tasting
References
- Different references on the topics are cited.
Further Suggestions
- Questions for the audience
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This quiz explores various approaches to early childhood education with a focus on language development and neuroscience. It covers contemporary theories in early language acquisition, emphasizing the importance of immersive learning and different teaching strategies. Ideal for educators and those interested in early language education.
