Small Groups

Indirect Language Stimulation  Requires no child response  Uses child initiated play and activities  Follows child’s lead

Activity Indirect Language Stimulation Role Play

Indirect Responses  Expansion  Expansion Plus  Repetition (indirect correction)

Activity Indirect Responses Activity

Guidelines for Delivering Directives  Have the child’s attention  Use clear specific language  State directives positively  Avoid simply labeling  Use questions for choices  Deliver initial directive one time

Guidelines for Effective Praise  Offer specific feedback  Initiate the praise  Focus on improvement and effort  Use sincere, direct comments  Avoid competition and comparison  Develop appreciation for own behavior

Corrective Feedback  Feedback  Redirect  Assist  Confirm

Activity Directives Activity

Review of Language Techniques  Indirect language stimulation  Information talk  Indirect responses  Directives  Praise  Corrective feedback

Activity: Indirect Language Stimulation