Words and Worlds: The Science of Learning on Visual Language!

Dr. Laura Ann Petitto - The Science of Learning on Visual Language!

The Science of Learning on Visual Language! This tutorial provides a snapshot summary of the research conducted by Dr. Laura Ann Pettito and VL2 colleagues. It provides a sampling of the academic research and news articles that explain why learning language young is so important, how the young brain processes language, and how children benefit in broader academic terms from their early language study.

• Odyssey Magazine (Spring 2012). Petitto, L.A. (2012). REVOLUTIONS IN THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING. .pdf

• Gallaudet Today Magazine (Spring 2012). Paving theWay for Groundbreaking Research in Bilingualism.pdf

• Petitto, L. A. (2009). New Discoveries From the Bilingual Brain and Mind Across the Life Span- Implications for Education. MIND, BRAIN, AND EDUCATION .pdf

• Research Brief 2- Advantages of Early Visual Language .pdf

• Research Brief 7- The Benefits of Bilingualism.pdf

• Research Brief 6- Children with Cochlear Implants.pdf

• Dr. Laura Ann Petitto - The Science of Learning on Visual Language!