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ERIC Number: EJ354587
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Reference Count: 0
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Enhancing the Development of Language and Thought through Conversations with Young Children.
Rogers, Dwight L.; And Others
Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v2 n1 p17-29 Spr 1987
Examines the verbal interactions of one teacher with young children (three to five years old) in a preschool classroom through an analysis of her questions and dialogue. Results indicated this teacher asked questions encouraging open, extended conversations, and maintained natural and child-centered conversations with children. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Dialogs (Language), Language Acquisition, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Questioning Techniques, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Conversation