Language Development: Milestones, Theories, and Dual Language Learners
Learn milestones and theories of language development, emergent literacy strategies, and how to support and assess dual language learners.
This course applies to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Learn how children acquire language, important language development milestones, and exciting ways to promote language development. Discover ways to inspire children with fun reading activities and learn about emergent literacy. Learn the benefits of bilingualism and how to support and assess the development of dual language learners.
This course is also offered in Spanish.
See the learning outcomes and topics listed below for more information on what is covered in this course.
Course formats
This course is offered in both our coursebook (with required online component/testing) and our fully online format. This course includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses’ training formats.
Acceptance information
This course is accepted for child care professional development training requirements in most states and for the CDA credential and for CDA renewal training requirements.
Learning outcomes
After completing Language Development: Milestones, Theories, and Dual Language Learners you will be able to discuss the rules of language; recognize language development stages and milestones; discuss influential theories of language acquisition; describe strategies to promote children’s language and literacy development; and indicate ways to support dual language learners.
Topics covered
- Rules of language
- Language development milestones for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Atypical language development
- Theories of language acquisition
- Language development strategies
- Nonverbal communication
- Baby signs
- Emergent literacy
- Print awareness
- Making reading fun
- Dual language learners
- Benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism
- Stages of second language acquisition
- Supporting dual language learners
- Assessing the development of dual language learners
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Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
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- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
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About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
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