Exam 6: Promoting Language and Literacy

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If preschoolers are arguing over the right way to say something grammatically

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A teacher's style of communication may be a determining factor in the preschooler's development of both cognitive structures and modes of communication.

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How can you judge whether you are a Standard English speaker,and what should you do if you are not?

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Analyze your speech patterns and usage or have other professionals do so.In the meantime,use comfortable,natural speech with children,recognizing that there is room for improvement,and work toward providing the best English model possible.

Name three of the four teaching roles (teaching functions)the text described regarding early language education.

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A lot of child learning of language occurs

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A technique called expansion requires the teacher to speak in very slow,clear speech.

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A really good listener can't talk a lot.

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If teachers react to child statements with "yes," "good," "do tell," and similar responses,they reward the child's efforts

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An early childhood educator makes it a point to acquaint himself with current Disney movies and children's TV show characters.

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If a teacher is trying to promote language arts use and a child asks,"Can I paint now?" the teacher might respond

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Teachers listen closely in order to formulate intelligent responses rather than to get the message straight.

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Teachers should keep their thoughts to themselves because sharing them often confuses young children.

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What would you recommend to a fellow teacher who usually made the following types of statements to young children? "Move that one over here." "Put your painting somewhere to dry." "No,not there,move it there." "Yes,it slipped off,didn't it?" "OK,that's enough of that."

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Teachers should think: Why just say cookie when you could say peanut butter cookie?

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Your tone of voice is easier to understand than your words.

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Some educators have attempted to train children in the art of appropriate and sustained pretend play.

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There are not enough chairs at a table for children who wish to sit down.A teacher wishing to introduce a number word might say

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When it comes to listening to children,teachers should listen

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Discuss high-level and low-level distancing strategies in adult speech with young children.

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