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Kalavathy Gunasegaran

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The facilitator of the group will be responsible for noting:

1) Date & Name of Facilitator
2) P.A.T.H. examples from each group member (Present,
Authentic, speak your Truth, and Human)- this is in connection to your role as a future educator
3) Outstanding Questions group may have (readings, course
expectations)
4) Early Childhood Sector News/Social Media- if you aren't aware of any where would you find it
5) Attendance of group members

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Toronto, Jan 30, 2019- According to research by York University's faculty of Health, infants who exposed to more than one language show better attentional control than infants who are exposed to only one language.

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How parents can speak with children rather than at them?

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Kalavathy Gunasegaran, Binita Malhotra, Christina Totten, Marjan Abravesh

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As reported by Allison Jones on January 14, 2023 Global News Ontario could be short 8,500 registered early childhood educators as the province adds tens of thousands more child-care spaces under the national $10-a-day program, the government estimates.“Without interventions related to recruitment and retention, there could be an estimated shortage of 8,500 RECEs by 2026,” one consultation slide deck says.

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I foster a classroom environment grounded in empathy and understanding. When a student is struggling with language skills, I approach them with patience and compassion. For instance, I might say, "I know learning new words can be hard sometimes, but that's okay—let's work through it together." I also make an effort to celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to remind them that they are not alone in their learning journey.

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How do children's exposure to multiple languages, whether through family, community, or educational settings, affect their cognitive and linguistic development in early childhood?

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On October 2, 2024 at UCLA Health A recent study led by UCLA and UNC researchers examined the language development patterns of low-income and ethnically diverse children with autism. This project seeks to assess behavioral and neural markers to better understand language development in underrepresented populations. This research can lead to earlier and more targeted interventions.

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How can early interventions in the home and school environments support language development in community children?

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Two different children in the classroom A curious toddler learns new words every day while his parents read him a bedtime story. Lively conversations in these moments made his vocabulary grow. Meanwhile, another child spent more time in front of screens and did not make significant speech development and struggled with language, reminding us that real-life interactions are essential for language development.

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As an educator, if I see a child struggling with their language skills, I will speak my truth by telling the children about when I started speaking and the struggles that I had/have. Also, I will be honest with the children when they are struggling with a word and do so with love and care and not judgement.

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If a child is having speech troubles (stuttering, slurring, etc.) when would you notify parents that they should look into speech therapy for the child and is that a part of our role?

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Parents can speak with their children rather than at them by asking them questions and by actively engaging in conversations with their children. When talking at children, parents usually tell the children something that doesn't involve an answer or conversation.

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On May 13, 2024 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Ontario would be providing Ontario with $201.87 Million in order to create space for more child care centers and services. They want to create 86,000 new child care centers across the province by 2026.

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The educator should inform the parents as soon as possible after conducting a few observations, as early intervention is vital for addressing speech and language development. This part of educator's role.

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Exposure to multiple languages during early childhood can enhanced executive function such as problem solving and working memory. The mental exercise strengthens these cognitive abilities. Also, children develop richer vocabulary, including words from each language.

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Regular communication, encouragement through positive reinforcement, and appropriate guidance from both parents and educators can significantly aid in supporting children's language development.