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Cassano, Christina M.; Paciga, Kathleen A. – Teachers College Press, 2023
Drawing provides opportunities for children to communicate their thoughts even when they do not have the vocabulary or the English proficiency to fully explain their ideas. This practical guide presents foundational information on the role of drawing in vocabulary development. The authors describe a research-based intervention designed to support…
Descriptors: Freehand Drawing, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Language Proficiency
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Sarah Surrain; Stephanie M. Curenton; Cecilia Jarquín Tapia – Early Education and Development, 2023
Research Findings: Children's oral language skills lay the foundation for later literacy and can be fostered through responsive conversations with teachers. However, such conversations are rare in preschool, particularly between teachers and dual language learners (DLLs), or students who speak a minoritized language at home. DLLs benefit when…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Student Participation
Sarah Surrain; Stephanie M. Curenton; Cecilia Jarquín Tapiab – Grantee Submission, 2022
Research Findings: Children's oral language skills lay the foundation for later literacy and can be fostered through responsive conversations with teachers. However, such conversations are rare in preschool, particularly between teachers and dual language learners (DLLs), or students who speak a minoritized language at home. DLLs benefit when…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Student Participation