Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

HANEN

(TEACHER TALK TRAINING ‘A’)

Online- via Zoom

http://www.hanen.org/Special-Pages/Teacher-Talk-online.aspx

Target Audience: Leaders, assistant leaders, room leaders and childminders.Those working directly with children and who have a special interest in speech, language and communication.

Course Summary:

The foundation training of Teacher Talk addresses how educators can use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children.

Participants learn how to:

• Identify children’s conversational styles and the role teachers play in interactions
• Implement six steps to following the child’s lead: Observe, Wait and Listen, Be Face to Face, Imitate, Interpret, Comment and Join in and Play
• Help children become better conversation partners by using appropriate questions, comments and turn-taking cues
• Use five important steps to ensure that no child is left out of the interaction during group activities

Delivery

Training will be delivered via zoom over 3 x 2.30hr sessions.

If you are successful in being offered a place, a link to zoom will be provided in advance of the training.