Developing Communication Skills in Early Childhood PDF

DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS  MEET THE MEMBERS Lou Jean Jaz Anna Ariane Phobe Becca WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Communication is a collaborative process that develops from birth....

DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS  MEET THE MEMBERS Lou Jean Jaz Anna Ariane Phobe Becca WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Communication is a collaborative process that develops from birth. There is no one way that children learn to communicate. WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Communication is a collaborative process that develops from birth. There is no one way that children learn to communicate. COMMUNICATION noun com·mu·ni·ca·tion (kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən) a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior  3 PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION ✓ A process of sharing meaning ✓ A process of giving information ✓ A process of receiving information WHAT IS COMMUNICATION SKILLS? COMMUNICATION SKILLS it is the ability to accurately and effectively convey a message and information to others.  WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD?  WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN > Communication is the EARLY CHILDHOOD? key and foundation of all learning  WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN > Communication is the EARLY CHILDHOOD? key and foundation of all learning > underpins everything that we do  WHAT IS OUR ROLE IN DEVELOPING THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN OUR YOUNG LEARNERS? As a future educator, all we have to do is to create stimulating environment and an encouraging and supporting community of learners. KEY ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATION Communication develops within cultural contexts, but there are key aspects common to all communities: speech, language, literacy, and communicative competence. These terms may seem similar but they refer to different, connected parts of communication. Children learn these through social interactions. By understanding these aspects, teachers can better appreciate the contributions each child makes in the classroom. 1. Speech- how we communicate using sounds. How speech works: -Articulation -Phonological Processing -Breath Control -Voice Quality -Intonation -Fluency -Rate of speech  2. Language- system for communicating with others using sounds, sign-language or written symbols. It's a way to express ideas and communicate by using words, symbols, or gestures. 3. Literacy- refers to the ability to read and write. IMPORTANCE OF LITERACY  Foundation of Learning- Literacy is the base for all learning. Effective Communication- Literacy allows us to express ideas clearly, whether through reading, writing, or speaking. Critical Thinking Literacy helps develop the ability to think critically. Ways to Develop Literacy Skills in Children  Surround children with books, magazines, and written materials to encourage reading. Use Multisensory Approaches Monitor Progress and Provide Feedback 4. Communicative competence- is the ability to use language effectively in different situations. How to Develop Communicative Competence 1. Communication Activities: Organize games or activities that require talking and listening, such as role-playing or group discussions.  2. Story Reading: Read stories to help children understand different contexts and tones of communication. 3. Providing Feedback: Give constructive feedback to help children improve their communication skills. IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS I_________N INTERACTION SOCIAL INTERACTION  IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS It can lead to positive relationships with their families, teachers and peers, and more likely to have positive self- esteem. According to the article of the little dreamers university, Parents should note that developing communication skills and strengthening the art of expression is one of the life skills that children need to learn. HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS: Foundation of human interaction. Stronger thinking abilities. HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS: It develops language and literacy skills. It can help to handle stress, express their feelings and emotions. HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN EARLY YEARS: Child’s educational career. WHAT INFLUENCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF A CHILD? INDIVIDUAL FACTORS IT'S A CHILD’S INTERESTS, NATURAL DISPOSITION AND LEARNING PREFERENCES, ALL OF WHICH SHAPE THE COMMUNICATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PURPOSES THAT DRIVE A NEED OR DESIRE FOR THE CHILD TO COMMUNICATE. SOCIAL FACTORS RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATIVE PARTNERS, BOTH ADULTS AND OTHER CHILDREN, WHO ARE AVAILABLE AND ENGAGED WITH THE CHILD DURING PLAY AND LEARNING SITUATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO EXTEND THE CHILD’S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS. INDIVIDUAL FACTORS IT'S A CHILD’S INTERESTS, NATURAL DISPOSITION AND LEARNING PREFERENCES, ALL OF WHICH SHAPE THE COMMUNICATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PURPOSES THAT DRIVE A NEED OR DESIRE FOR THE CHILD TO COMMUNICATE. SOCIAL FACTORS RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATIVE PARTNERS, BOTH ADULTS AND OTHER CHILDREN, WHO ARE AVAILABLE AND ENGAGED WITH THE CHILD DURING PLAY AND LEARNING SITUATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO EXTEND THE CHILD’S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS. INDIVIDUAL FACTORS IT'S A CHILD’S INTERESTS, NATURAL DISPOSITION AND LEARNING PREFERENCES, ALL OF WHICH SHAPE THE COMMUNICATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PURPOSES THAT DRIVE A NEED OR DESIRE FOR THE CHILD TO COMMUNICATE. SOCIAL FACTORS RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATIVE PARTNERS, BOTH ADULTS AND OTHER CHILDREN, WHO ARE AVAILABLE AND ENGAGED WITH THE CHILD DURING PLAY AND LEARNING SITUATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO EXTEND THE CHILD’S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS.  1. 2. 4. 3. 5 FUN WAYS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN PRESCHOOLERS  1. TALK REGULARLY TO YOUR CHILD - Discuss things that are meaningful to them, such as what their friends said to them in school and who unfriended whom (in the physical sense!) When talking to them, ask open ended questions such as the following: a. “Tell me more.” b. “Why do you think that is so?” c. “How do you think it works?” When they want something, do encourage them to express it in words. Over time, they will become comfortable sharing their life events with you.  2. READING AND STORY TELLING - Reading picture books, storytelling and even singing nursery rhymes expose your child to speech sounds in a fun way. These activities encourage them to start telling stories of their own while imagining themselves in different roles. When reading books to your child, encourage them to read the words in the story and let them enjoy the different language styles of the stories. After each session, make it a point to ask them questions about the stories they’ve just read or heard.  3. MODEL TURN-TAKING WHEN YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD - This teaches your child the appropriate time to enter a conversation, and builds up their inter- personal and social skills. Do also model such behaviours when you’re communicating with others — remember that your child is watching you!  4. PLAY WORD GAMES - Games instill discipline and the learning of nonverbal cues as well as the deciphering of body language. Word games expose your child to new vocabulary words and are actually the best way to get your child excited about waiting his turn at a young age. This forms the basis of becoming a good communicator with effective communication skills.  5. CREATE THEIR OWN STORY BOOK - To improve your preschooler’s written skills, encourage them to create their own storybook. Start by providing them with paper and art supplies such as crayons, markers, and stickers. Encourage them to draw pictures that tell a story, and then ask them to narrate the story to you. You can write it together!  BENEFITS 1. Strong bond and Healthy Relationships 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Improve communication skills 4. Enhance problem-solving skills 5. Self-confidence  BENEFITS 6. Exposure to speech sounds 7. Storytelling skills 8. Language development 9. Creativity and Imagination 10. Literacy skills CURRENT TRENDS / COMMON ISSUES “HOW COMMUNICATION ISSUES CAN IMPACT A CHILD’S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING” (LEANNE SHERRED, 2020) COMMUNICATION ISSUES CAN LEAD TO SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS YOUNG CHILDREN tempter tantrums or other behavioral issues OLDER CHILDREN stutter developmental language disorder RELATED STUDY  TITLE SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITHIN THE CLASSROOM AUTHOR EMMA CREGER  SUMMARY OF THE STUDY The research question addressed by this project is What teaching strategies are recommended for early childhood teachers to implement into their practice to support all students’ communication skill development? The purpose of this exploration is to identify effective strategies for early childhood classroom teachers to reference and utilize when supporting their student’s communication skills. This project reviews studies conducted by well-known researchers in the field of childhood development and references professionals within the field of Speech and Language Pathology to create a digital resource compiling receptive and expressive communication strategies to be used with early childhood students. The research focuses on language acquisition, receptive language and expressive language.  RESULTS To encourage early childhood teachers to support their students’ communication skills within the classroom, the capstone project is a compilation of the strategies gathered because of the research into the form of a website including pictures and videos describing how to effectively use each of the communication strategies.  RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE It is the ability to understand words and language. It involves gaining information and meaning from routine. RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE STRATEGIES Visual Supports Structured Choices Modeling Parallel Talk Sign Language Physical Model Building Familiarity Through Routines  EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE It is the “output” of language, the ability to express your wants and needs through verbal or nonverbal communication. It is the ability to put thoughts into words and sentences in a way that makes sense and is grammatically correct. EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE STRATEGIES Daily Routines with Predicted Responses Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Visual Supports Modeling Sentence Structures Asking Open-Ended Questions Sign Language Engage in Turn-Taking  CONCLUSION The research concludes that by integrating both receptive and expressive language strategies into early childhood education, teachers can effectively support the development of students' communication skills. Students are able to build their understanding of language through Receptive Language Strategies and enhance their ability to express themselves through Expressive Language Strategies. The creation of a digital resource provides teachers with practical tools to implement these strategies, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.  TIME TO WRAP UP! DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING MEANINGFUL TODAY? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!  REFERENCES https://shaws.com.sg/the-best-ways-to-develop-communication-skills-in-preschoolers/ https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1296&context=hse_cp Gargi. (2023, February 10). Why Is Communication Important in Early Childhood Education? AlphaTUB Blog. https://blog.alphatub.com/why-is-communication-important-in-early-childhood-education/ tldn_wp_admin. (2022, February 3). Why are communication skills important in child development? - The Little Dreamers Nursery. The Little Dreamers Nursery. https://dreamersnursery.com/why-are- communication-skills-important-in-child-development/ https://theeducationhub.org.nz/communication-in-the-early-years-an-introduction/ https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/teachers/knowing- subject/c/communicative-competence https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/speech https://images.app.goo.gl/uzyQRHNiPqjyJ5Wh9 https://images.app.goo.gl/N4F5yMfqgSYU3Fgg6 https://images.app.goo.gl/UBBB4vjVM8bW3YL26 https://images.app.goo.gl/TkAexBJwNqSLb6dz8 https://www.expressable.com/learning-center/social-emotional-academic/how- communication-issues-can-impact-a-childs-social-and-emotional-well-being SHORT ACTIVITY Imagine yourself already in the field. What strategy or strategies can you create to further enhance your learners' communication skills? QUIZ TIME!! 1. Communication skills are the group of skills to effectively convey meaning to other people. 2. Fluency refers to how we communicate with other people using sound. 3. Individual factors refers to the child's interests, natural disposition and learning preferences. 4. Fostering communication skills in young children can lead to positive connection with the people that surrounds them. 5. Parents should note that developing the communication skills and strengthening the art of expression is the least life skills that children need to learn. 6. Reading and Storytelling can help the child to acquire early literacy development, even dancing to nursery rhymes. 7. Communication is a collaborative process that develops at a certain age. 8. Giving constructive feedback can help children improve their communication skills. 9. Teaching young children turn-taking significantly impact on how they communicate with others. 10. The more you communicate, the more competent you become - practice makes perfect.