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CONSULTANCY Raising Children in More Than One Language Content Overviews ISSUES IN RAISING CHILDREN BILINGUALLY Dr. Susanne Dopke Susanne Dˆpke will offer information on how bilingualism influences a childπs development and what parents and other carers can do to help the child speak both languages. The session will be of interest to parents just starting out as well as those who are wondering if they are doing the right thing or who have to defend themselves against criticism. It will also support professionals who are dealing with bilingual families. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN YOUR LANGUAGE Dr. Susanne Dˆpke Susanne Dopke will give examples of practical strategies, which ensure the development of the community language and prevent or solve difficulties. This will include supporting the childπs first steps into language, as well as strategies, games and resources for the older pre- school child. This session will be of interest to parents of toddlers and pre-school children as well as professionals advising parents. RECOGNISING THE CHILDπS OWN NEEDS IN THE LANGUAGE AND MAXIMISING THE ADVANTAGES FROM GRANDPARENTS AND THE WORLD OUTSIDE THE HOME Prof. Michael Clyne This talk will address parents of older children (late primary/early secondary age). Michael Clyne will discuss how parents and grandparents can encourage children to use the community language by finding uses of special interest to them. He will also consider the need to take into account childrenπs personality - urge to excel, conform or be different, interest in languages, motivation to merely communicate. PARENTS IN ACTION Speakers on the panel will include Peta Lowry, Brigitte Lambert and April Green, all parents active in fostering bilingualism in children. They will be answering questions and discussing ways that parents can be more active in promoting bilingualism with their children. back to schedule back to top Last updated: August 1st, 2008