The Power of Positive Communication
Research studies demonstrate that positive communication in early childhood settings can help teachers meet two important goals: helping young children gain critical language skills and decreasing inappropriate behavior in the classroom.
The Power of Positive Communication is a research-validated, highly interactive training CD-ROM that shows teachers how to foster ideal learning environments by strengthening their day-to-day interactions with children. Three carefully scaffolded training sessions offer video modeling, reflective practice sessions, and individual action plans that allow them to learn these important skills at their own pace.
- Session 1: First Steps to Positive Communication demonstrates how positive communication supports both teachers' goals and children's needs.
- Session 2: Strengthen Your Communication teaches how to use visuals, gestures, and modeling to enhance learning; and shows how to support children who are English-language learners and children with special needs.
- Session 3: The Impact of Teachers' Language explains how positive communication supports classroom management efforts and reduces problem behaviors.
This professional development tool is designed for programs working with children ages 3-8. Produced by Educational Productions.
Requires Windows 98 or higher or Mac OS 9.2.2 or higher.