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The Importance Of Foreign Language Education At The Elementary Level, Dennys Canto
The Importance Of Foreign Language Education At The Elementary Level, Dennys Canto
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review looks at the benefits of teaching foreign language at the elementary level versus at the secondary level. The review examines the linguistic and cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language at different levels. Young children are slower at learning languages than adolescent learners, in all aspects of language. However, young children gain many cognitive advantages from learning a foreign language and are more likely to become indistinguishable from native speakers. Foreign languages should be taught at the elementary level because it helps with literacy in English, it enhances problem solving, attentional control and the ability to switch …
Advancing Technology Integration And Curriculum Through The Role Of A Technology Coach In Elementary Schools, Kendall Huisman
Advancing Technology Integration And Curriculum Through The Role Of A Technology Coach In Elementary Schools, Kendall Huisman
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review looks at the best practice to implement the role of a technology coach to enhance technology integration and advance the technology curriculum in an elementary school. The review looks at the history of technology in curriculum, and the change in implementation for modern schools. Technology is so intertwined with a student’s learning environment that it is changing the way technology needs to be taught in elementary schools. When technology is effectively implemented through an instructional coach, teachers are supported, students are engaged, 21st century skills are acquired, and curriculum is transformed. The most effective way for …