Classroom Conversation that Really Matters
- Continuing education credit hours 0.20
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Describe the importance of classroom conversations
Identify guidelines for promoting conversation with young children.
List the four types of classroom conversations/discourses and describe strategies for each.
Course Description
One of the strongest methods for supporting learning in the early childhood classroom is still authentic opportunities to talk! This class presents a highly effective framework for four types of communication that teachers can use to be intentional about fostering a culture of quality communication in their learning environments. (content adapted from a conference session presented by C. Elliott O’Connor)
Regulations/Board Approvals
Approved by IACET
Child Care Lounge online classes have been accredited and approved to show that they are of the highest quality.


