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Introduction:

The concept of intentional teaching emphasizes a balance between child- and adult-guided instruction.  The goals and objectives must be developmentally appropriate for the children. The adult must have in mind goals and objectives and a selection of possible strategies for instruction.  Adults can influence children’s cognitive development in many ways.  

The Prompt: 

Respond to the following prompt(s) for your discussion forum post:

Describe the adult role in supporting children’s language development during the preschool years.

How will you support children’s oral language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?

How will you support children’s written language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?

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You will be responsible for creating your own discussion thread (think of this as your response or statement regarding the discussion board topic/question) and for responding to at least two other student’s posts.  

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by Paige SaundersNumber of replies: 0Describe the adult role in supporting children’s language development during the preschool years.
-It is important for adults in children’s lives to support children’s language development, especially in the early years. One way adults can help is by using scaffolding, this helps the child to have a foundation to develop their language skills on. Adults can help the child’s development by being a role model as well as encouraging give and take conversations with the child.
Another way adults can help support children’s language development is to ask them divergent questions. Baby talking has even been proven to help develop language skills. As an adult, you could also say things like “mm-hmm” to the child when they speak to confirm that you are listening. You could also agree with them so they know what they are talking about is important and that they are worth listening to, this lets them know that they are valid as well as in control. Adults should always show interest in what the child is speaking about and respond to them because it is proven that this will result in the child having great language development and skills.

How will you support children’s oral language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?
-I would have appropriate dramatic play centers set up for child-guided activities. I would also make sure their are peers for children to communicate with and provide social experiences for them. I would let children know it is okay and to encourage using private speech and use mediators while doing so. I would also let them know that it is good to talk and think simultaneously.
For adult-guided activities, I would make sure that scaffolding from me would take place so that children can develop on their own terms and at their own pace when they are ready. I would supply direct instructions and games. I would also incorporate one of the three “routines” in my classroom as well as language enrichment activities. I would ask questions to get the children to talk. I would make sure that while having appropriate adult conversations to have a child around so they can learn new vocabulary. Having the proper classroom arrangement is important as well. Ask/ comment on activities that children are working on that make them want to respond and the adult should not to be controlling of the conversation. Adults should always respect the home languages of English and non-English speakers. Label actions that come from adult or child and make them explicitly verbal. While thinking and using strategies, I would express this out loud. I would also tie actions with new concepts (if teaching about an item, make a big version of it so the child can get familiar with the item). Always let children know it is okay to think out loud. Switching up tasks/ concepts to ensure children are catching on to the lesson being taught and to assess them.

How will you support children’s written language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?
-I would support children’s written language development during adult-guided activities by encouraging children to ask questions about letters, words, print, or information they are wondering about. Another thing I would do is get children to write a list containing all of their friends, then have them write a letter to one or two of those people on their list. I would encourage children to talk while writing and to take chances and experiment. Before reading a book with a child I would ask them warm- up questions. While reading the book, I would make verbal interactions pertaining to the story. I would also always positively reinforce children when they give a response. After reading a book, I would ask the child questions about it and respond to the child after they give their response as if they spoke correctly and advanced even though they might not make complete sense. I think this gives them encouragement to keep developing language skills even when they are not perfect. I would also try to encourage children to model any responses according to actions that I make. I would write down things in the presence of the child then converse about what was wrote. I would sit the child down and help them make cards for different family members or friends.
I would support children’s written language development during child-guided activities by not giving directions or instructions, but instead, try to reinforce how children use oral and written language. Children could make signs for a bake sale together while being supervised by adult but not instructing them. Putting children’s writing on display around the house or classroom and encourage child to dictate stories. I would set up an “office” for the child to play and pretend in and have many child- appropriate writing supplies spread throughout the room and home. I would also let the child play on the computer because it has many different applications and software to help language development and the child can work through the lessons on their own (but it is always good to still supervise a child using technology). While going to the grocery store, I would allow the child to make and keep a check list as we shop.

by Gissell GomezNumber of replies: 0

Describe the adult role in supporting children’s language development during the preschool years

The adult role is to provide scaffolding for children’s language development beginning in infancy.

How will you support children’s oral language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?I will support children’s oral language development with simple sentences, vocabulary that is within the child’s realm of experience, used by adults in a variety of cultures, and enables clear communication. Also outdoor time support children’s oral language development by having them interact with other children. Small group and large group activities also support children’s oral language by allowing them to interact with other children and teachers.

How will you support children’s written language development during adult-guided activities (small and large group) and child-guided activities (free choice/centers)?
I will support children’s written language development by asking warm up questions before beginning a book. Also I would support it by accepting invented spellings and non conventional sentences, offer positive reinforcement of children’s responses, Begin dialogue with infants before they are capable of language, Label important parts of illustrations for infants, and Encourage infants to model their responses from what the adult does.