Early Literacy Learning Model: Responsive Teaching Distance Learning Events brought to you by the Center for Early Literacy Learning 1

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 2

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.readlisten Proceed through the distance learning event with these responses in mind. 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Illustrate: Respond Respond promptly Respond appropriately Encourage the child’s attempts at interaction and participation in the activity with specific comments and praise 7

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 8

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 9

Watch the Get In Step With Responsive Teaching video by clicking herehere 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 10

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.home visitorspractitioners 11

Evaluate: Responsive Teaching Submit your examples to our discussion board by clicking herehere 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 herehere 12

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 herehere 13

Literacy-Rich Environments Everyday Literacy Activities Early Literacy Outcome Indicators Responsive Teaching Child Interests CELL Early Literacy Learning Model: Bringing It All Together 14

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