Session 3
1. Session 3
1.4. Learning Activity 2
Session 3: Language Development
Learning Activity 2: Incorporating Opportunities for Language Development into the Daily Schedule
Focus
Just as children’s language skills develop by watching and imitating adults and other children, so too can people becoming child care providers learn how to promote children’s language development by observing and imitating the practices of experienced child care providers.
Directions
Step 1: Open and print Learning Activity 2: Incorporating Opportunities for Language Development into the Daily Schedule.
Step 2: Go to the child care facility and observe children’s and child care providers’ interactions during the six activities listed in the table.
Step 3: Complete Learning Activity 2: Incorporating Opportunities for Language Development into the Daily Schedule.
Step 4: Review the Student Rubric for Learning Activity 2: Incorporating Opportunities for Language Development into the Daily Schedule. Assess the quality of your work and make any necessary adjustments.
Checking In
Save your completed learning activity and your self-assessment in the appropriate sub-folder of your course folder.