Cultural Humility Part Two: Supporting Dual Language Learners

This module applies the concept of cultural humility, a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning, to home visiting work with culturally and linguistically diverse families. Participants will learn strategies for helping linguistically diverse families overcome language barriers and receive linguistically and culturally appropriate communications, materials and access to resources. The module describes key practices for supporting children who are learning two languages and ways to support the preservation of home languages and dialects of children and families.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe linguistic diversity
  2. Discuss strategies for overcoming linguistic barriers
  3. List practices and strategies for supporting DLL families
  4. Foster a sense of community and inclusion for all families