Language Development in Early Childhood

Education Learning Objectives (1 of 2)

Fifth Edition
11.1 Identify factors influencing language development
curricula in the primary grades.
11.2 Discuss the critical role of talk in primar classrooms.
Chapter 11
11.3 Provide examples of the way center-based activities
Enhancing Language
can enhance language development in primary
Development in the Primary
classrooms.
Years

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11.1 Factors Influencing Language

Learning Objectives (2 of 2) Development Curriculum-Primary (1 of 4)

11.4 Describe ways teacher-directed activities can enhance Formal curricula adopted by school district
language development in primary classrooms. Language arts
11.5 Summarize ways teachers can enhance the linguistic Literacy
diversity in their primary classrooms. Mathematics
11.6 List ways teachers can enhance positive connections Science
with families during the primary school years. Social studies

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11.1 Factors Influencing Language 11.1 Factors Influencing Language
Development Curriculum-Primary (2 of 4) Development Curriculum-Primary (3 of 4)

Curricula, language goals and standards Implementation of curricula

Commercial curriculum Task-centered
Common Core State Standards Learner-centered
Balanced language development program All five aspects of language knowledge
All five aspects of language knowledge Oral and written language competencies
Oral and written language competencies

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11.1 Factors Influencing Language 11.2 Critical Role of Talk in the Learning
Development Curriculum-Primary (4 of 4) Process (1 of 3)

Activities to enhance language development in primary Instructional conversations

grades Express thinking
Use language to learn, to reflect, and to inquire Clarify misunderstandings
Center-based activities Question other s perceptions
Teacher-directed activities
Child-to-child
Small group work

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11.2 Critical Role of Talk in the Learning 11.2 Critical Role of Talk in the Learning
Process (2 of 3) Process (3 of 3)

Key interaction patterns Enhancement of listening competencies

Linguistic scaffolding Listening
Mediation Key factor in language development
Questioning Competencies needed
Comprehension
Oral instruction or directions
Class discussions
Small group work

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11.3 Center-Based Learning Activities (1 of 3) 11.3 Center-Based Learning Activities (2 of 3)

Classroom Library Corner Writing Center

Benefits Benefits
Guidelines Guidelines

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11.3 Center-Based Learning Activities (3 of 3) 11.4 Teacher-Directed Activities (1 of 4)

Content-Concept Learning Centers Interactive Teacher Read- Alouds

Benefits Benefits
Guidelines Guidelines

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11.4 Teacher-Directed Activities (2 of 4) 11.4 Teacher-Directed Activities (3 of 4)

Creative Drama Morning Messages and Interactive Writing

Benefits Morning messages
Guidelines Benefits
Guidelines
Interactive writing
Benefits
Guidelines

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 11.5 Enhancement of Linguistic Diversity
11.4 Teacher-Directed Activities (4 of 4) in Your Classroom

Small Group Activities Guidelines

Benefits Welcome children as members of learning community
Guidelines Recognize and validate language and culture
Examples connections
Word study Focus on pragmatics of language
Shared reading Encourage awareness of linguistic diversity
Guided reading Incorporate multicultural curricular approach
Literature circles Avoid activities that perpetuate cultural rigidity
Collaborative-cooperative projects

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11.6 Enhancement of Linguistic Diversity

in Your Classroom Copyright

Guidelines
Provide parents with specific activities and ideas to
extend learning at home
Vocabulary
Take-home activities
Benefits
Reading backpacks
Writing backpacks

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