Hi, I just discovered your UA-cam channel. I don't know if I understood well, but about the metacognition part, the metacognition would work in their native language because young learners are just aware of their mother language? I hope you understand my question. Love your channel, your work!
I think I understand your question. Metacognition is "thinking about how I'm thinking" or, in other words, being AWARE of how I am thinking. It's a skill that children generally develop in their 5th year of life and as they mature, the skill become more and more refined. Metacognitive skills occur regardless of the language spoken. They are part of the problem-solving skills that we can use in every aspect of our life. I speak to my students in English (my kids are mostly Italian pre-schoolers/early elementary schoolers) but I don't "just speak". I speak to them in a way that ACTIVATES the metacognitive functions that they are naturally developing and these then help them understand what I am saying. I teach this method in my teacher training course called English is Fun! If you want to learn more about that, check it out: www.englishisfun.it/english-landing-page I hope that was helpful!
Well, I would say to just go with what feels natural. It may seem strange at first because you're not sure if your child is understanding what you say but believe me, it is just a feeling. Your child IS mapping out the language, just give him/her time. However, if you feel there is something "not quite right" with your child's language development, do not hesitate to speak to your doctor about it. Sometimes something as simple as recurrent ear infections can set a child back immensely in their language development.
Are you raising a bilingual child? What do you find most challenging?
Hi, I just discovered your UA-cam channel. I don't know if I understood well, but about the metacognition part, the metacognition would work in their native language because young learners are just aware of their mother language? I hope you understand my question. Love your channel, your work!
I think I understand your question. Metacognition is "thinking about how I'm thinking" or, in other words, being AWARE of how I am thinking. It's a skill that children generally develop in their 5th year of life and as they mature, the skill become more and more refined. Metacognitive skills occur regardless of the language spoken. They are part of the problem-solving skills that we can use in every aspect of our life. I speak to my students in English (my kids are mostly Italian pre-schoolers/early elementary schoolers) but I don't "just speak". I speak to them in a way that ACTIVATES the metacognitive functions that they are naturally developing and these then help them understand what I am saying. I teach this method in my teacher training course called English is Fun! If you want to learn more about that, check it out: www.englishisfun.it/english-landing-page I hope that was helpful!
great to know
Are you a teacher or raising a bilingual child?
@@adrianacantisani i am raising my kids bilingually, but just started
@@ngotri1995 That's awesome! Sometimes you're going to want to give up but stick with it, it will pay off in the end, I promise! All the best!
@@adrianacantisani i am having an awkward feeling talking to my kid, is there any tips for that? please advice me
Well, I would say to just go with what feels natural. It may seem strange at first because you're not sure if your child is understanding what you say but believe me, it is just a feeling. Your child IS mapping out the language, just give him/her time. However, if you feel there is something "not quite right" with your child's language development, do not hesitate to speak to your doctor about it. Sometimes something as simple as recurrent ear infections can set a child back immensely in their language development.