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The Power of Conversation

The Power of Conversation

Please watch the video below to learn more about The Power of Conversation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAhMbCBAiPk


Your First Challenge

Take a note of how many rich conversations you have with your children each day.

  • When do these usually occur?

Take a critical look at the format of your guided reading session.

  • How long do you take to introduce the reader?
  • Do you ensure that the group have the necessary background knowledge to cope with reading the story?
  • Do they understand the high interest words they will meet?

Make yourself familiar with the work of Jannie Van Hees and Susan Hill. Follow the link below to read further articles by Jannie and Susan
Jannie van Hees – Education Aotearoa
Susan Hill – Adelaide University

Now consider… how can you apply their research to literacy learning in a Play Based Classroom?