Video Snapshots: How to Support a Young Dual Language Learner at the Beginning of the Year?
These
video snapshots are a great training tool! They not only document the early stages and strategies of preschool second language acquisition, but also reflect current research. It is a rare look at the first stages that are so vital to the teacher-child connection.
The Linguistic Genius of Babies
Have you heard the astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over another?
Watch these clever lab experiments that show how 6-month-old babies listen and use sophisticated reasoning to understand their world.
The Young Dual Language Learner Video Series: A Peek into Quality Early Childhood Programs for DLLs
Teaching At The Beginning has recently released a
series of 20 short videos to support educators of young DLLs. The videos can be used as tools for observation, study and professional development, and are separated into three helpful categories: Teaching Strategies, The First and Second Languages of Young Children, and Parents, Family and Community Engagement.
Academic Earth
Academic Earth
offers free online lectures and courses for Early Childhood Education
Affiliated Services for Children and Youth
Affiliated Services for Children and Youth offers professional learning opportunities to early years and child care practitioners and other professionals working with children.
Organizations of Interest Around the World
There are many organizations around the world that produce excellent resources, research, and or professional development that may be useful to your program.
Click here to explore all these organizations.
Video: Investigating Nature with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Watch as preschool and toddler children engage in a variety of fun learning activities while investigating insects, worms, gardening, and other aspects of nature - and
get ideas for developing your own plan!
Refugees Welcome: TED Talks Video Playlist
Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. In response, TED has developed a
playlist of 10 videos on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.
Video: Hypothesizing About Bugs
Watch how preschool children make hypotheses about bugs, talk about observations and test their hypotheses in this great small group activity!
Alberta Child Care Association
The
Alberta Child Care Association (ACCA) is a nonprofit, member based society with a mission to strengthen and advance a unified early learning and child care profession in Alberta.
