Vpk Target Language

Improved Essays
This paragraph aims to provide information about my target child’s speech and language. My target child’s name is Kayla, who is 4-year-old and 6 months is a student in VPK class. It was an amazing time for me to converse with during 10 minutes. This moment gave an opportunity to observe and document her about her speech and language. The method that I used is the checklist that is a useful way to evaluate my target child’s growth in speech and language.
During the two week period of observation, after having interviewed and completed the speech and language checklist with Kayla. She has demonstrated the ability to express herself in a way that she can be understood by most adults. She also has the ability to share personal experiences accurately
…show more content…
They can learn new words by learning the names of all those fascinating creatures.
3- The five tools that can help the child in learning English as a second language are:
A- Use big gestures and physical demonstrations: nonverbal communication with vocabulary words will help children comprehend language.
B. Create a positive learning environment: Second-language learners need support and encouragement to engage in social interactions. That will help them not to scare to ask questions in the classroom activities
C. Teach through engaging activities: It is important for the teacher to design activities that are cognitively engaging so that the children can experience new language and not just be exposed to it through effortless repetition
D-Make it visual: most everything should be written on the board whenever possible. Challenging concepts should be diagrammed or supported with pictures. That will help them grasp concepts better.
E-Increase ELL Parent Involvement: No matter what language the students' parents speak, parental support is a big key to academic success. So it is important to let the students' parents know their child need their support in order to help their child be

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    A child develops language skills before being able to speak. When caregivers read out loud to infants and children, we demonstrate the importance and enjoyment of language. Children need experiences in which they are surrounded by rich oral language. When children are given experiences with language at a young age they are being prepared for reading and writing. Children learn language as a natural part of development through their everyday conversations with people who care for them.…

    • 248 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Tda 2.2 Assignment

    • 815 Words
    • 4 Pages

    I learned a lot from this OIR that will affect my future teaching career hopefully in a better approach. I learned that some children develop slower than others and some develop quicker. All children achieve milestones at different times in their lives. Seeing that some children need a little extra help (guidance in independence and taking responsibility) and some children don’t, show that when I’m a teacher, I’m going to have to accommodate to these children’s needs as much as possible. I also learned that some children need more time than others to develop.…

    • 815 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    On October 14th, 2015 I conducted an oral interview with a 12th grade student named Maria in Lakeland at Mckeel Academy of Technology. This interview took place at approximately 10:15 am and lasted 2 minutes. I asked Maria what has helped her most in learning English. She replied watching TV and listening to music in English and speaking with fluent English speakers. Next I asked Maria what teachers could do to help English language learners more in the classroom.…

    • 517 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Class Demographics The unit on the seasons was taught to a Kindergarten Mixed SEI classroom. The class has 10 designated ELL students that are all Pre-Emergent in proficiency. The other 10 students in the class are native English speakers. The class is designated through the state of Arizona as Mixed SEI to aid the ELL students in developing their English proficiency.…

    • 1186 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Oral language development refers to the process and stages a child will go through while learning to communicate through spoken words. This process occurs over many years and varies from child to child. Oral language skills begin to develop in babies as they listen to the people around them speak and eventually the child will begin to use language on their own. How quickly a child’s vocabulary grows is greatly influenced by how much the parents talk to their child; however sometimes other factors can be involved such as a mental or a learning disability. Oral language development is critical because it is the foundation of literacy development.…

    • 755 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    [ ] In clip one, the children are engaged through discussion about their prior knowledge. For example, the children are asked what they already know about predictions and are able to learn from others through discussion. Then the children are given the opportunity to identify what they already know about predictions within a small group in clip two. My instruction linked the children’s development by providing opportunities for the children to use their prior knowledge of predictions and verbally communicate their understanding as well as record through writing on a chart within a small group. After the children identified their prior knowledge, I created a bridge to the new learning by building on their understanding through using a anchor chart with new ideas for the children to learn as well.…

    • 415 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    A) communication can happen by talking, writing or using their body to communicate, babies use their bodies to communicate before they can talk, such as pointing at something they want. Then as children grow and begin to speak they can verbalize for themselves. Children then begin to learn to write and can communicate this way. B) Speech is a way for children and people to be able to express themselves through sounds and words.…

    • 121 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    The experience gained through this field experience was very positive and gratifying. The first couple of sessions were like the ground periods, I had to get familiar with Hidden Oaks Elementary School and their ESOL program as well as to meet the team of teachers and their students. I will hope to capture in this reflection the knowledge obtained, the positive aspects, and outcomes of this valuable practice. From the very beginning I felt very comfortable with both teachers and the students’.…

    • 441 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Great Essays

    According to Robert’s mom, Robert has made a huge amount of growth in his language. He is independently using 1 word utterances, but he is struggling to produce 2-3 word utterances. Academically, Robert is performing as a typical kindergarten student. He can name all 11 colors,…

    • 2055 Words
    • 9 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Edtpa Self Reflection

    • 905 Words
    • 4 Pages

    U-ACT E,enetary Content reflections 1. a. For my edTPA I will being using lesson from the unit covering T Absolute True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexey, along with materials to prepare my students for the upcoming State Exam I feel this unit will allow the best opportunities to pull fair representations of my development as a teacher as well as opportunities to adapt/revise lessons to allow for student voices. Since this curricular unit will near its end and the material for the State Exam will be a review for the students, this should produce so exemplary models of student voice in the classroom. b.…

    • 905 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Vocabulary (Vocabulary Enricher): 1. Explain to students that they will learn some harder vocabulary from chapter 5 by looking at a word and a photo that describes given word at a PowerPoint presented on the teacher’s iPad. 2. Ask the students to read a word silently and try to guess the meaning by determining what is on the picture. • Reluctant - feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something (page 41) • Weathervane - an object that is usually put on the top of a roof and that has an arrow that turns as the wind blows to show the direction of the wind (page 38)…

    • 766 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    1. What are the advantages of teaching ELLs in their native language? And what might be some disadvantages? Teaching ELLs in their native language provides them with a solid foundation and easier development of language, enhanced thinking skills, and concepts that are clarified and organized. In addition, students are able to think in more abstract ways and because they are learning math, science, and social studies, as well as reading, in their native language, background experience is being developed.…

    • 799 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    It is undeniable that one’s omoi permeates his/her choices and directly influences how one acts personally and professionally. As an educator, I identify the dominant aspects of my omoi as a teacher as attempts to inspire students to keep on track, be determined and seek accomplishment of the goals they have previously set for themselves, and the willingness in joining them during their journey of learning and discovery. My omoi came into play during this action research as I systematically encouraged my student Ava* and stood by her as we faced the difficulties, doubts and indecisions that surfaced during our encounters. At the same time my jikkan instinctively coordinated my reactions and decision-making. * fictitious name II.…

    • 1685 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    1. Explain why “exploratory activities” are important in enhancing children’s language development at the preschool level. • Exploratory activities are independent, unstructured activities that are open ended and provide opportunities to explore ways of interacting with the material provided. Exploratory activities are important in enhancing children’s language development at the preschool level because children are encouraged to engage independently, but are also encouraged to communicate with other children about the current activity and interact with the things around them. 2.…

    • 1126 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    From the feedback, I have find out that we share almost the same problems, such as pupils’ lack of confidence, shy, afraid making mistakes and not mention their family education. Focus of the study The focus of the study of my research is; to encourage my pupils to communicate in English. What are the activities I can use to encourage them to speak?…

    • 896 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays