Supporting Oral Second Language Use: A Learning Experience in a First Grade German Immersion Class

Author: Akcan, Sumru

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal, Volume 32, Number 6, June 2005 , pp. 359-364(6)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This article describes a learning context in which the first grade classroom teacher creates a learning community where she uses different teaching strategies to encourage children's second language use and learning. The first graders share, discuss, and learn both the second language (German) and content.

Keywords: bilingual education; dual language programs; young children; oral second language use; learner output; L2 reading development; teacher strategies; comprehension strategies; classroom routines; background knowledge; children's books; reading charts; reading aloud; group reading time

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1007/s10643-005-0005-7

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