Can You Hear Me Now?

Presented by  Geneal Matheny  Kim Foxworth  Peggy Day

Overview By the end of this session, teachers will be able to By the end of this session, teachers will be able to  identify strategies used to increase turn-taking in conversations with young children.  connect purposeful planning of conversations to the Common Core Standards and Foundations.

Let’s Talk

What techniques made this an effective conversation?

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Break (15 minutes)

Classroom Skit

Common Core Standards  “National” K-12 standards that ensure all students are college and career ready in literacy by the end of high school. Aligned, K-12, to the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR)Aligned, K-12, to the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) Grade specific standards that define end of year expectations for studentsGrade specific standards that define end of year expectations for students Cumulative ProgressionCumulative Progression

Components of Common Core Standards College and Career Anchor Standard for Speaking and Listening 1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

Components of Common Core Standards  Organizing Element (K-5) Comprehension and CollaborationComprehension and Collaboration  Grade Specific Standard (Kindergarten) 1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about Kindergarten topics and text with peers in small and larger groups  Follow agreed upon rules for discussions…  Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges

Connecting Common Core Standards  In Your Group… Using Foundations, identify and record a Widely Held Expectation that connects to the assigned Common Core StandardUsing Foundations, identify and record a Widely Held Expectation that connects to the assigned Common Core Standard Identify and record teaching practices that develop skill in pre-k studentsIdentify and record teaching practices that develop skill in pre-k students Identify and record examples of teaching practices that hinder the development of the skill in pre-k studentsIdentify and record examples of teaching practices that hinder the development of the skill in pre-k students Prepare to sharePrepare to share

Video Analysis  Interaction Analysis Sheet  Video #1  Video #2

Teacher Qualities That Promote Oral Language Learning PlanfulPurposefulPlayful

Keep the Conversation Going Help children stay in a conversation, aiming for it to go back and forth at least five times. Ask genuine questions that build on what the children have said and make comments that show your interest. Then, wait expectantly for a response. Stick to the children’s topic and try not to take too many turns or too long a turn yourself. The longer children stay in conversation, the more practice, feedback, and information they get, all of which build their skills. ©2008 Hanen Early Language Program ©2008 Hanen Early Language Program