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Interactive and Dialogic Reading in Preschool
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This overview explains interactive and dialogic reading, its importance to children's language development, and how teachers can implement this practice. It highlights the teacher's use of...
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Starting Instructional Discussions Using a Visual Diagram
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Coaches and mentors often look for a “starting place” to engage teachers in discussions about how to improve instruction. Here are tips for how to use the visual diagram about classroom practices...
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Designing Coaching and Mentoring Programs
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This self-review can be used by technical assistance or professional development providers to help preschool programs think about the key components necessary to establish effective coaching and...
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Interactive and Dialogic Reading: Observing and Reflecting on Classroom Practice
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This checklist can help teaching and coaching staff reflect on current practice and think about ways to improve the use of interactive and dialogic reading strategies. Coaches and mentors also can...
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Learning Together About Interactive and Dialogic Reading
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Set up a staff development meeting or series of training sessions to review the “Learn What Works” resources for Interactive and Dialogic Reading using these discussion questions. Related...
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