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TEACHING ENGLISH TO YL AROUND THE WORLD - Coggle Diagram
TEACHING ENGLISH TO YL AROUND THE WORLD
Two major reasons for an early start in English
The benefits of an early language learning
-The European Commission identifies "better language skills" and "favorable attitudes to other languages, people and cultures"
The possibility of better pronunciation and fluency
The posibility of greater global awareness and intercultural competence
The value of bilingualism
The value of increased time
The value of English for Education and Employment
Commom features of Effective EYL programs
-Focused on meaning.
-Integrated language instruction with mainstream curriculum.
-Provided fun is the classroom.
-Set up children for success.
-Used technology appropriately
-Provided continuity between primary and secondary school.
Planning for success in EYL Programs
Effective EYL program models
FLES Programs
Dual-Language
FLEX Programs
Immersion programs
Transitional and maintenance bilingual program
Continuity of curriculum between primary and secondary English
Culturally appropiate materials
Appropriately trained EYL teachers
Pitfalls to avoid in EYL Programs
-Too short sessions.
-Scheduling language classes too infrequently.
-Treating foreign languages differently from other subjects.
-Providing insufficient proffesional development for EYL teachers.
