challenges, solutions (McLachlan et al., 2012) WA First Steps Linking Assessment, Teaching and Learning Literacy portfolios: challenges that affect change (Roe & Vukelich, 1998) This source discusses some challenges in implementing portfolio assessment particularly in relation to making sure it is – meaningful and purposeful. Week 5 Oral Language Encouraging Vocalisations and Talk in Early Childhood – – Settings Resource title Sustained Shared Conversations (All ages) What is the Sustained shared conversations are extended interactions resource? between educators and children that enhance thinking children’s and allow opportunities to work together collaboratively on challenges (Touhill, 2012). How is this Educators need to be able to harness opportunities for sustained resource used in shared conversations during play and routines. Educators assist literacy children to extend on conversations using strategies such as children’s development? asking open-ended questions, displaying genuine interest and clarifying ideas (ECA, n.d. & Siraj-Blatchford, 2009). Sustained shared conversations reflect a Vygotskian perspective to extending on talk and understandings children’s 2009). What are the Benefits benefits and
challenges, solutions (McLachlan et al., 2012) WA First Steps Linking Assessment, Teaching and Learning Literacy portfolios: challenges that affect change (Roe & Vukelich, 1998) This source discusses some challenges in implementing portfolio assessment – particularly in relation to making sure it is meaningful and purposeful. Week 5 – Oral Language – Encouraging Vocalisations and Talk in Early Childhood Settings Resource title Sustained Shared Conversations (All ages) What is the resource? Sustained shared conversations are extended interactions between educators and children that enhance children’s thinking and allow opportunities to work together collaboratively on challenges (Touhill, 2012). How is this resource used in children’s literacy development? Educators need to be able to harness opportunities for sustained shared conversations during play and routines. Educators assist children to extend on conversations using strategies such as asking open-ended questions, displaying genuine interest and clarifying ideas (ECA, n.d. & Siraj-Blatchford, 2009). Sustained shared conversations reflect a Vygotskian perspective to extending on children’s talk and understandings 2009). What are the benefits and Benefits