TLP Language Immersion Program · 2016. 10. 20. · TLP Language Immersion Program ! 18 months –...
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TLP Language Immersion Program ! 18 months – 11 years (optimal age) ! International yet small company ! United States & Spain ! Preschools, Elementary, Middle Schools
& Community Organizations
The Language Project is a second language immersion program on a mission to revolutionize how and when children learn a new language and to foster a generation of multilingual Americans.
Curriculum
! The Language Project offers a sequential and comprehensive curriculum from early education through middle school.
! Spiraled 8 level program + Middle School
" Preschool – Two Levels " Elementary – Six Levels " Middle Schools – Two Levels
! Lisa Brown-Olsen " Director of Curriculum and Training " Masters Degree Foreign Language Education " Teaching L2 over 20 years
! Sarah Greenwood " Founder & CEO of The Language Project " Director of TLP Academy in Seville, Spain " Bringing L2 to children since 2009
Why teach Second Language in Early Childhood?
Starting Younger
! Develop advanced proficiency in one or more languages
! Native-like pronunciation and intonation ! Natural curiosity for learning ! Open and accepting of other languages and cultures
Starting Younger
! Enhanced cognitive development ! Build on developing literacy skills ! Higher level linguistic achievement
Improved Cognitive Skills
! Increases critical thinking skills, creativity and cognitive flexibility
! Improved problem solving ! Process information more efficiently and
easily
Improved Standardized Test Scores
! Second language learners outscore non-second language learners on Standardized tests " Verbal " Math
! Testing performance improves with continued linguistic development " 2-3 years of language study = improved scores " 7-8 years of language study = significantly
improved scores
Brain Development ! Significant effect on the structure and
development of brain " Stimulates new neural growth and
connections among neurons " Structural evidence that age of acquisition is
crucial in laying down the structure for language.
Immersion Programs
! Develop native-like pronunciation ! Transfer internalized grammar ! Target language is the vehicle for
learning content " Content is inherently more interesting " Maximizes instructional time " All students can achieve
functional bilingualism
TLP Immersion Program
! Right Age – Right Methodology " Takes advantage of Linguistic Window " Pre-metacognition " Acquisition instead of Learning " Language is the means by which children achieve goals and accomplish tasks.
Knowing and Understanding Other Languages and Cultures
! 21st Century Skill ! Prepares students to live and work in a
global Society Critical Thinking
Communication
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Let’s PLAY with Language! A Second Language Acquisition Experience
How does this program engage young children?
¡Hola Chicos!
! Warm- up Activities " Gather together - ¡Manos arriba! " Song - Hola, hola chicos " Circle Time ○ Personalized chants, Q & A, discussion
TPR – Total Physical Response
! Together ! Delayed ! Assessment ! Creativity
Vocabulary Introduction
! The Magic Box ! Games ! Songs ! Meaningful Repetition
Story Time ! Builds on vocabulary ! Develops opportunities for interaction
" Motion " Participation " Circling " Personalization
¡Adiós Chicos!
! Wrap-up lesson ! Acknowledgements ! Song
Let’s PLAY with Language! Developing Early Childhood Skills and Methods
How would this type of language immersion experience benefit the students you have now?
Early Childhood L2 Immersion Program in your School District
! Who is your target group of students? ! What curriculum is available? ! Who would teach?
" Qualifications " Native Speakers
! When would it take place? " During school " After or before school
Keep in Mind
! Age plays a significant role in second language acquisition
! There is a difference between L2 learning and L2 acquisition " Learning = analytical & conscious " Acquisition = natural & unconscious much
like first language
Language Acquisition is a Journey
! Not accomplished overnight ! Constant relevant exposure ! The sooner a child begins, the greater
the gains " In that language " Academically " Globally
! What do you want to know? ! What do you need to know? ! How do you find out more?
For more information
! The Language Project " www.languageprojectkids.com
Sources ! American Council on Teaching Foreign
Language " www.acftl.org
! Bilingual Brains Better Equipped to Process Information " Date: November 7,2014 " Source: Northwestern University
! Learning a New Language Alters Brain Development " Date: August 29, 2013 " Source: McGill University
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