Sentences with phrase «first language acquisition»

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«There are a several factors that inform speech and language acquisition and skill level — one of which is hormonal influences that impact brain development in early childhood, particularly during the first three years of life.»

One of Kuhl's first important clues that social deficits might hinder language acquisition in autism came from her 2005 study of «Motherese» — the exaggerated, sing - song baby talk that parents instinctively shower on their children.

Firstly, a German student who was in the listening phase of language acquisition began spontaneously writing her own fairy tales and requested to tell them — the first student storyteller.

The teacher knows about the process of second - language acquisition and about strategies to support the learning of students whose first language is not English.

Her major research interests are in first - and second - language, and literacy acquisition in the broader context of children's social and cognitive development.

«I wanted to get a better sense of coherence by studying first - and second - language acquisition theoretical principles.»

We know from research that building the literacy of kids in their first language is really the key thing that influences their acquisition of the English language and how they do academically.»

First - and second - language acquisition and linguistics, literacy instruction and assessment, culturally relevant pedagogy, curriculum development, and policy issues that influence assessment and instruction of bilingual learners.

First - and second - language acquisition and linguistics, literacy instruction and assessment, culturally relevant pedagogy, and curriculum development.

With second language acquisition, the learner possesses knowledge in their first language, and then begins to learn elements in the new language, such as vocabulary or grammar.

Impairment to language acquisition because of excessive noise during classroom instruction also can lead to deficits in reading skills according to a study by Evans, G. W. and Maxwell, L. First - and second - grade students exposed to chronic noise scored lower on standardized reading tests taken in quiet conditions.

Literacy skills from the child's first language can translate to and facilitate the acquisition of English language literacy skills (August, Calderon, & Carlo, 2001).

Our coursework focuses on first - and second - language acquisition and linguistics, literacy instruction and assessment, culturally relevant pedagogy, and curriculum development.

We first advised on the acquisition of The English Studios Limited, an English language school business based in London.

Teachers will also get updates on all the key topics covered in the first edition, including working with parents, understanding the process of second - language acquisition, and using the curriculum and classroom organization to facilitate English language and literacy learning.