WorksheetsUnidad Competencial 1: The Teaching of English in early years.
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 20mins
What are the similarities in language acquisition?
Similar to first language acquisition: natural and effortless.
Early start essential for native-speaker competence in pronunciation and intonation.
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Critical period for language development.
What are the benefits of long-term learning?
A late onset helps overall progress during the dynamic stages of development.
Enhances lifelong language learning capacity.
Longer learning period supports more permanent results.
Early start aids overall progress during dynamic developmental stages.
What is the influence of bilingualism?
Different cultural background and bilingualism positively influence second language learning.
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bilingualism has a negative influence on social relations.
Socioeconomic conditions can impact performance, with less well-off backgrounds correlating with weaker results.
What are the cognitive and communicative benefits of early language learning?
Increases concentration and strengthens self-confidence.
Decreases concentration and self-confidence.
Improves comprehension, expression, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Promotes successful interaction with peers and adults.
What does Seliger consider about critical and sensitive periods in language acquisition?
There is only one critical period.
There might be multiple critical/sensitive periods for different aspects of language.
There are no critical periods.
Adults learn faster.
What is a key factor in second language learning according to Surya and Mufidah?
Active use of the language in their environment
Lack of use of the language.
Formal education in school.
The absence of native speakers.
What does the 2004-2006 Action Plan say about introducing another language at an early age?
It is always beneficial.
It is not automatically beneficial.
It is harmful.
It is effective without conditions.
What should be analysed when implementing foreign languages in pre-school education?
Number of native speakers.
The particular educational context.
Duration of the programme.
Age of students.
What benefits are associated with early second language learning?
Increased linguistic confusion.
Learning difficulties.
Improvement of cognitive skills.
Motor skills development.
Theory that postulates that children are born
with an innate understanding of language principles.
Sociocultural theory
Language scaffolding
Theory of Universal Grammar
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Concept where adults provide supportive frameworks that help children learn
until they can achieve independence.
Language scaffolding
Sociocultural theory
Theory of Universal Grammar
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Theory that empathises the importance of social interaction in learning,
especially through the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
Language scaffolding
Sociocultural theory
Theory of Universal Grammar
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Theory which describes the stages of cognitive development.
This suggests that language learning activities should match the child's level of development.
the child's level of development.
Language scaffolding
Sociocultural theory
Theory of Universal Grammar
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Theory of Universal Grammar
Jean Piaget (1952)
Noam Chomsky (1965)
Lev Vygotsky (1978)
Jerome Bruner (1983)
Language scaffolding
Jean Piaget (1952)
Noam Chomsky (1965)
Lev Vygotsky (1978)
Jerome Bruner (1983)
Sociocultural theory
Jean Piaget (1952)
Noam Chomsky (1965)
Lev Vygotsky (1978)
Jerome Bruner (1983)
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Jean Piaget (1952)
Noam Chomsky (1965)
Lev Vygotsky (1978)
Jerome Bruner (1983)
Research from the rest of the world also reports an increasing number of trends of foreign language learning at very early ages, with the starting age being (a) years or younger.
According to the (a) (2011), early language learning equips children with
the skills to effectively navigate and engage in a diverse,
multilingual, and multicultural world.
The Benefits of Early Language Learning (ELL):
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Enhances individual and social development.
Encourages discrimination and violence.
Raises awareness of diversity and cultural variety.
The Benefits of Early Language Learning (ELL):
Increases capacity to empathize with others
Fosters understanding and respect for different cultures
Language learning brings significant economic benefits.
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What theories advocate early language learning?
Theory of Universal Grammar
Chomsky
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Piaget
Language scaffolding
Bruner
Sociocultural theory
Vigotsky
What theories are against early language learning?
Theory of Universal Grammar
Chomsky
Stages of Cognitive Development theory
Piaget
Language scaffolding
Bruner
Sociocultural theory
Vigotsky
Is a biologically determined period during
which language acquisition occurs most easily
Phonological Acquisition
Neuroplasticity
Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)
young children’s brains are highly adaptable and capable of forming new neural connections more readily than adult brains
Phonological Acquisition
Neuroplasticity
Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)
Acquisition of the phonological aspects of
a language, including pronunciation and accent.
Phonological Acquisition
Neuroplasticity
Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)
Interference that occurs when a child learning a new language applies rules
or patterns from their native language (L1) to the new language (L2) inappropriately.
Phonological Acquisition
Neuroplasticity
Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)
Negative transfer
Drawbacks of Early Learning and SLA
Interference with First Language Development
Limited Cognitive Development
Child discrimination on the rise
Might cause stress or anxiety
Factors influencing early learning of a Second Language
Curriculum
Experiences
Social environment
Language
Factors influencing early learning of a Second Language
Friends
Age
Motivation
Language
Factors influencing early learning of a Second Language
Instruction
Language
Personality
