early language programs
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Early Language Programs. Tor Fornelli , Allison Chael , Courtney Hart. Critical Period. Brain activity in the average four year-old is twice that of an adult, making it easier to learn new things at a young age. This critical period ends around the age of 12. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Early Language Programs
Tor Fornelli, Allison Chael, Courtney Hart
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• Brain activity in the average four year-old is twice that of an adult, making it easier to learn new things at a young age.
• This critical period ends around the age of 12.
• Starting language programs early, at least before the age of 12, makes it easier for students to learn and retain.
Critical Period
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Immersion
• Students are exposed to the foreign language (usually Spanish or French) 50-100% of the time.
• Uses foreign language to teach other subjects during the day
• By 4th-6th grade, students are proficient in native language and foreign language.
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Foreign Language Exploratory Program (FLEX)
• Least intensive of the 3 language programs• 1 or 2 classes/week taught in English, in
which students learn about cultures/languages around the world – (10 or more throughout the year)
• Simply provides knowledge of diversity
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Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES)
• Start around the age of 9-10• Specific foreign language class – meets 45 minutes to 1 hour, 3-5 times/week
• Provides solid base, not typically bilingualism
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Benefits
• Participating in immersion programs for 5+ years score higher on achievement tests than students not in immersion programs.
• Better creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking in other subject areas
• Cultural awareness