Teaching English in Early Childhood Education
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What distinguishes early childhood as a period of people's lives, according to Crain (2005)?

  • It is a time of slower cognitive development.
  • Faster language decoding compared to other stages. (correct)
  • It is a period of physical stagnation.
  • Children are less successful in later school lives.

    • Why do preschool language learners like to please the teacher in classroom activities?

  • Because they don't feel relaxed in the classroom.
  • Because they are enthusiastic learners. (correct)
  • Because they want to avoid learning new things.
  • Because they are always embarrassed.

    • What is a characteristic of preschool language learners?

  • They are more embarrassed when speaking a new language.
  • They are slower learners compared to other age groups.
  • They typically start mandatory education at age 4.
  • They are called very young learners (VLYs). (correct)

    • What age range typically defines preschool language learners as per the text?

    <p>3-6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does early childhood education benefit children for later school lives?

    <p>By helping children be successful in later school lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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