1.
Using the textbook and the two websites regarding multilingualism, summarize what you should expect of infants and toddlers learning more than one language.
2.
Based on the critical period graphic in module resources, why should we encourage children in their first 8 years of life to learn more than one language?
3.
Identify 5 actions you can take to support children who are learning more than one language.
4.
Growing up, what did you see or not see about people who were like you and spoke your language in books, movies, TV, advertisements, etc? What messages did this give you about your social identities?
5.
Do the children in your work AND your community able to see people who are like them and speak their home language in books, movies, TV, advertisements, etc? What message does this send to each child and how does this match or not match the professional standards as defined in the NAEYC Statements
Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education
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and the
Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
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