<p>Hi,
I have had an interest in majoring in Early Childhood Education and also have had an interest in learning another language. I just want to know, what are some languages that you all would recommend that will benefit me in my future career goals of becoming an early childhood educator. Thanks guys </p>
<p>Well, if you plan to work in a geographic area with a high concentration of heritage speakers, that language would be the most beneficial.</p>
<p>A common native language of limited-English students or parents may be helpful (you may have to help the students learn English, or communicate with the parents). Of course, which language this may be depends on the area you want to work in.</p>
<p>I agree with the others and for a start: This winds up being any mix of languages in big cities because they wind up being “melting pots” pretty much, while in smaller towns/cities in the north, french is good and common because of Canada to the north, while in the south with Mexico at the border and Puerto Rico not far away Spanish is good. There are also certain areas of each state that have different populations such as, for example in NY, there’s Niskayuna with a high Japanese population, north New Jersey with a high Korean population, small town Cohoes with a high French heritage but also decently high immigrant Spanish population… etc… Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Anywhere in the South US you will want to learn Spanish.</p>
<p>For Early Childhood education, I would recommend ABA sign language. Children with language delays can benefit by this communication well before they speak and have reduced frustration. I’ve worked in occupational therapy with this age group and it’s very helpful.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/education/cb13-143.html”>http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/education/cb13-143.html</a>
nice way to see “what is spoken where”</p>