Early Childhood Experience in Language Arts 11 e by Jeanne M. Machado (c) Cengage

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Chapter 16
Developing a Literacy
Environment

2. Chapter Highlights
A. Print-Rich Environments
B. Language Arts Centers
1. teacher’s role
C. Other Room Areas Promoting Language
Development
1. audio-visual equipment
2. picture files
3. areas involving technology
D. Computer Centers
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Objectives
 Planning materials for language activities
 Assisting in replacement of materials
 Describing early childhood games

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Materials Promote Language
 Provides reality behind words
 Provides child with sensory explorations
 Provides materials that build communication
skills
Favorite materials can be used in a variety of
ways.
Materials allow skills practice.

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What would you include
in a print-rich environment?
 Let’s brainstorm…

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Suggestions for Print-Rich
Environments
 Label area signs with pictures and words.
 Label shelving units and containers.
 Create a message board.
 Post a question of the day.
 Post a helper chart.
 Include print props in play areas.

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Language Arts Center (1 of 3)
 Three main functions
Looking and listening activities
Hands-on experiences with communication
Provides place to store materials

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Language Arts Center (2 of 3)
 Types of materials
General use materials
Writing and pre-writing materials
Reading and pre-reading materials
Speech materials
Audiovisual equipment

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Language Arts Center (3 of 3)
 What is the teacher’s role?
Being compassionate companion
Modeling language
Making signs or charts
Explaining new materials
Providing read-aloud recordings

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Language and Literacy
in the Whole Classroom
 Dramatic play and block areas
 Classroom displays
 Small group and chalkboard activities
 Use of language and literacy as a part of
regular routines
 Use as a part of transitions

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Technology and Literacy
 Audiovisual equipment
 Listening equipment
 Computers

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Benefits of Computers
 Cooperation
 Minimal adult supervision
 Self-paced
 Joint problem solving
 Self-confidence

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Language Arts Related Benefits of
Computers
 Verbal interactions with partner
 Experiences with print
 Creating literary works
 Experience making cards
 Matching letters, patterns, words with pictorial
representations
 Exposure to visual and interactive storybooks

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Selecting Computer Software
 Must be appropriate for children
 Provide positive feedback
 Must be self-paced
 Must allow for repeated practice
 Provide support for working alone or with
others
 Examine for ties to curriculum

15. Computer Use Particulars
1. Check out computer operation and programs.
2. Develop user rules.
3. Estimate child skill and computer familiarity.
4. Establish routines and ‘check in procedure’.
5. Use timers.
6. Develop a ‘I need help’ signal.
7. Prepare other staff and/or volunteers.
8. Encourage earphone use.
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