Module Five: Language Learning and Cultural Integration
Readings
1. Module Five Summary and Objectives
2. “Parental Strategies for Helping Children Adapt Cross-Culturally” (doc)
3. “Language Development for MKs” (doc)
4. Resources from Fitted Pieces and Educare regarding second language issues
5. Chapters from The Bilingual Family: A Handbook for Parents, pre-course reading
6. Links: Cultural Dimensions
7. Recommended reading: A Parents’ and Teachers’ Guide to Bilingualism
8. Resources for families who have a child with special needs
9. Resources for families who have teens
Assignments
1. Guided questions regarding language learning and cultural integration for conversations between spouses and with children
2. Complete the next section of the Education Plan.
Reflection
Reflect on your concerns and questions about cultural integration and/or language learning for yourself and your children. Have you taken opportunities to talk with your children in positive terms about learning a new language and entering a new culture? If not, what is your plan to make that happen? If so, what has been the response from your children? (Write out your reflections and send them to your consultant in an e-mail OR post your reflections on the discussion board and give feedback to your cohort). When this assignment is complete, you are ready to move on to Module Six.