CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definitions of bilingualism range from a minimal proficiency in two languages, to an advanced level of proficiency which allows the speaker to function and appear as a native-like speaker of two languages. A person may describe themselves as bilingual but may mean only the ability to converse and communicate orally.

Detailed explanation-2: -A first language is the mother tongue or native language of a person while a second language is a language a person learns in order to communicate with the native speaker of that language.

Detailed explanation-3: -Students who have strong first language skills are able to acquire the second language more easily due to language transfer. Having Spanish and English teachers work in parallel ways is a key factor in ensuring complete second language acquisition and, thus, cognitive development.

Detailed explanation-4: -The learning theory of language acquisition suggests that children learn a language much like they learn to tie their shoes or how to count; through repetition and reinforcement. When babies first learn to babble, parents and guardians smile, coo, and hug them for this behavior.