CHAPTER 1. Beginnings of Communication I. INSTRUCTOR ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
1. Since this is the first class meeting, one warm up activity that can be used is an activity that pairs up students to act as interviewers of each other. After the interviews each partner will then introduce their partner to the class. This can be structured further by first asking the total group ―If someone was to ask you three questions only before introducing you to a group, what questions would you prefer they ask?‖ 2. Place four large sheets or chart sized paper with the following headings on different areas or walls. Divide the group into four smaller groups that will then select a recorder. Instruct the student groups to discuss the heading and write down key ideas. You will need a felt pen for each group and masking tape.
Factors that might cause a child to lag behind expected development during his first year of life.
Prenatal conditions that might affect child language potential.
Important tips for infant center caregivers who wish to promote child language.
What every early childhood teacher would like families to know about language learning and their infants.
II. VIGNETTE DISCUSSION - SUGGESTED ANSWERS A New Sign 1. Miss Washington will want to alert staff to the fact that some of the children‘s family members may not be aware of the center staff efforts to use signing with infants. 2. This center‘s staff is attempting to communicate with infants through the use and promotion of signing and they are adept at communicating a new sign and accomplishments to families. Chances are the center offers quality care. 3. Some studies suggest girls are slightly more advanced. A figure in this chapter displays examples of infant signing behavior.
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