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ERIC Number: EJ959712
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
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Solving the Puzzle: Dual Language Learners with Challenging Behaviors
Nemeth, Karen; Brillante, Pamela
Young Children, v66 n4 p12-17 Jul 2011
It can be difficult for any teacher to support a child whose behavior is disruptive, but a language barrier can certainly complicate the situation. Children who are new to English may not be able to tell teachers what's going on. This makes it even more important for teachers to learn specific strategies to interpret the child's actions and plan effective interventions. Each dual language learner (DLL) comes with his or her own unique background that includes a variety of experiences and characteristics that can lead to challenging behaviors. In addition to language differences, there may be poverty, stress at home, or upheaval due to the immigration process and moving to a new country with a different culture. The child may have health issues such as allergies or chronic ear infections. Hesitancy or intensity may simply reflect individual personality traits. Even in monolingual children, language development and the ability to communicate can significantly affect behavior. For example, a child with a speech delay might act out due to frustration. Finding solutions to challenging behaviors in DLLs is like solving a puzzle because there are so many variables. In this article, the authors offer some helpful new resources and effective strategies that teachers can try right away.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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