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Early Literacy Learning Model: Responsive Teaching
Distance Learning Events brought to you by the Center for Early Literacy Learning
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What is this CELL distance learning event?
• This distance learning event focuses on responsive teaching, which is one component of the early literacy learning model
• The purpose of this distance learning event is to share information about: – The definition of responsive teaching– The techniques involved in responsive teaching
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Pause and think about responsive teaching before you proceed!
• What do you think responsive teaching is?• What are some of the important elements of
responsive teaching?• Why might responsive teaching be important to
a child’s literacy learning?• Click here to read or listen to CELL’s responses
to these questions.• Proceed through the distance learning event
with these responses in mind.
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Introduce: What is Responsive Teaching?
• In responsive teaching, the adult is tuned in to the child’s interests and participation in everyday activities
• Responsive teaching supports children’s engagement and competence within activities, increasing the opportunities for early literacy learning
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Introduce: Responsive Teaching Techniques
• Pay Attention to the child’s actions and behaviors
• Respond to the child’s actions or behaviors by repeating or imitating her
• Introduce new information that elaborates on what the child does or says (labeling, naming)
• Support and encourage new child behavior by asking questions or making comments
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Illustrate: Pay Attention
• Adults who are paying attention to the child’s interests– Are aware of the child’s focus and activities– Notice and interpret the child’s cues and signals
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Illustrate: Respond
• Respond promptly
• Respond appropriately
• Encourage the child’s attempts at interaction and participation in the activity with specific comments and praise
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Illustrate: Introduce New Information
• Responsive adults introduce new information by– Labeling or naming pictures and objects– Expanding on children’s contributions– Adding new materials or challenges and encouraging
the child to do something different
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Illustrate: Support and Encourage New Child Behavior
• Ask questions
• Comment on the child’s behavior and accomplishments
• Provide opportunities throughout the day to use new skills
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• Watch the Get In Step With Responsive Teaching video by clicking here
• Write down two examples of each of the following responsive teaching techniques:– Pay attention– Respond– Introduce new information– Support and encourage new child behavior
Practice: Responsive Teaching
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Practice: Responsive Teaching
• Do you want more practice about responsive teaching?
• We have developed additional practices!
• You can click here to access the additional practices for home visitors or practitioners.
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Evaluate: Responsive Teaching
• Submit your examples to our discussion board by clicking here
• Think about these questions: (1) Did you see anything change in the child’s behavior when the adult engaged in responsive teaching techniques?; (2) What aspects of responsive teaching seemed to occur most often in the video?
• Do you have any questions about the practice exercises? Please submit them to our discussion board by clicking here
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Reflect: Responsive Teaching
• We strongly encourage you to reflect on the information you have learned in this distance learning event
• Reflecting assists you to determine your level of knowledge and the outcome of your practice
• To help you reflect about responsive teaching, print and complete the checklist located on our tools page located here
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Literacy-Rich Environments
Everyday Literacy Activities
Early Literacy
Outcome Indicators
Responsive Teaching
Child Interests
CELL Early Literacy Learning Model: Bringing It All Together
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