Teacher Language Guidelines: Creating Positive Learning Environments
By: Kyleigh Pharris, EC-SEAT Scholar, Seacoast Reads Coordinator While participating in an online course at the University of New Hampshire, EDUCATION 703/803 C Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environments, I reflected upon the importance of teacher language in the early childhood classroom. Through this process of reflection I created a table outlining recommended guidelines for teacher language. Focusing on teacher language is important in the purpose of understanding how a teacher’s conveyed message can impact the management of the classroom. As Patenaude (2011) stated, “A teacher ’ s words affect the students who hear those words.” It is through language that teachers are able to create a welcoming atmosphere for children and families, establish a collaborative community, and engage children in learning encounters. As an EC-SEAT scholar I wanted to share these guidelines for positive teacher language with early childhood professionals to illustrate ...