ECE 283: Observation 2: Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
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Assignment Overview
In this assignment you will read about supporting second-language acquisition and watch several videos of early childhood programs with children whose home language is not English
Assessment
 20 points total
Preparation for the Assignment – all additional articles, videos, etc. are located in the learning module -
Read and Review:
• Anti-Bias Education for Children and Ourselves by Derman- Sparks
o Chapter 5 pages 63 -72
• “What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know: Developing Effective Programs for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Children and Families” – by Patton O. Tabors
• “Where We Stand on Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity”
• “Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Competency Assessment”

Watch Videos:
• “Supporting English Language Learners in the Preschool Classroom”
• “All Indian Pueblo Council – Strong Starts for Children”
• “Charlotte Bilingual Preschool”

Submit:
• This assignment file with answers to the following questions below.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer the following questions:

1. Your reading refers to three types of settings for children whose first language is not English. Identify the three types of programs and provide an explanation for each.
2. Write a description of how the Charlotte Bilingual program provides supports for children and families whose first language is not English. ( at least 150 words)
3. Summarize the thoughts and challenges of dual language learning presented in the All Indian Pueblo Council video. ( at least 150 words
4. Based on the video “Supporting English Language Learners in the Preschool Classroom”, respond to the following:
a. What is meant by the “silent period”?
b. What is the difference between parallel talk and self-talk and why are these strategies used?
c. What is total physical response and why is this strategy used?

5. What are three benefits to preserving home language and supporting bilingual education? Describe each one.