Adult-Child Interaction Techniques

Interactions between children and adults are the primary mechanism of child development and learning Child Interaction Adult Interaction Child Development and Learning

How providers interact with children has a direct impact on providing a predictable, consistent and safe environment for children Provider Interactions SafePredictableConsistent

High Quality Instruction High order thinking Feedback that expands learning and understanding Frequent use of language and language stimulation techniques

Adult-Child Interaction Tools CLASS ECERS-R FCCERS-R

Indirect Language Stimulation Techniques Children learn language by hearing it and through conversations Adults interact & set up environment to give children reason to talk Conversations help children learn many language skills Children learn skills that will help them read Indirect Language Stimulation Techniques

Indirect Language Stimulation Requires no child response Uses child initiated play and activities Follows child’s lead Extends child’s play Increases exposure to new vocabulary and ideas

Information Talk Parallel talkSelf talk DescriptionComments Open- ended questions

Indirect Language Stimulation Role Play Activity

Indirect Responses Provider adds words or uses correctly Expansion Extension Repetition

Indirect Responses Activity Activity

Direct Interactions Directives Praise Encouragement Corrective Feedback

Directives InstructionsDirections SuggestionsPrompts Directives

Response expected Check on child learning Examples Closed-ended questions  Have right or wrong answers or expected response  Examples

Guidelines for Delivering Directives Have child’s attention Use clear specific language State directive positively Avoid simply labeling Use questions for choices Deliver initial directive once

Praise and Encouragement Positive comments help build supportive relationships Are positive reinforcing statements  Encourage children  Acknowledge positive actions, interactions, behavior

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

Corrective Feedback Used when the child fails to respond or responds incorrectly Not intended as punisher

Correction Process FeedbackRedirectAssistConfirm

Directives Activity Activity

Other Adult-Child Interaction Techniques Interact at child’s level Use respectful and positive communication Adjust verbal interactions Focus children’s attention  Advance organizers  Summaries  Reorientation statements

Other Adult-Child Interaction Techniques (continued) Set up situations and activities related to comparison and classification and problem solving Use a variety of modalities Link concepts and activities to previous learning Relate concepts to children’s lives

Adult-Child Interaction Self-Assessment Activity

Indirect Language Stimulation DVD Activity

Language Techniques Indirect language stimulation techniquesDirectivesPraise and encouragementCorrective feedback