Language proficiency develops through learning and teaching as well as through interaction and play with others. In language teaching, all everyday situations are used as effectively as possible (language-aware practice).
The aim is that the child:
- learns to understand the language
- is encouraged to produce speech
- learns to use language as a tool for communication (interaction) and for influencing others
- achieves at least functional multilingualism and is able to be a fully integrated member of the group.
The child’s progress in Finnish language skills is monitored and supported. The language is taught in a planned manner.
An essential part of S2 instruction is also supporting the child’s own mother tongue and culture in cooperation with guardians.
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S2 Teachers (Finnish/Swedish as a Second Language Teacher)
The S2 teacher supports children’s learning of Finnish/Swedish in early childhood education and pre-primary education. The teacher is a specialist in Finnish/Swedish as a Second Language (S2) education and helps children develop their language skills according to their individual needs.
Phone
Riitta Fredriksson: 040 1904 513Mariann Karlsson-Pasto: 040 8296 303Hanna Suutarinen: 040 5455 987
The S2 teacher guides and teaches children in small groups as well as through individual instruction. In addition, the teacher supports early childhood education staff in assessing children’s language skills and promoting language learning in everyday situations.
S2 teachers collaborate with various stakeholders and participate in national networks. They provide training for early childhood education and pre-primary education staff and are involved in planning and developing Finnish/Swedish as a Second Language education..
