Hanen's Teacher Talk A addresses how educators can use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.
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 activitie
