How can teachers avoid dominating conversations and encourage extended expression and language develop in young children?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

The following are some techniques for fostering spontaneous and extended conversation among young children:
1 Listen carefully to what a student has to say, and see the world from the child?s point of view.
2 Be open to what children want to talk about, without taking over or forcing a preconceived plan.
3 Help students extend their responses by making encouraging comments.
4 Provide students with opportunities to initiate conversations and ask questions.
5 Arrange for small-group and one-on-one discussions.
6 Use language that is on or slightly above their level when you respond to students.
7 Use students? comments and questions to help them construct meaning and make sense of their world.
8 Give children something new to talk about, such as field trips, demonstrations, music or art activities, or nature walks.
9 Foster conversations among children and allow them to learn that talking is satisfying and enjoyable.
10 Build on children?s talk, having one-on-one conversations and asking real questions.
11 Teach them how to listen to you and to each other, stressing established routines such as taking turns and raising hands.
12 Model the use of expanded language with reasons and explanations for what you say.
13 Use informational talk that incorporates vocabulary that students are learning or reinforces concepts.