Creating Language-Rich Preschool Classroom Environments

What is the first step in actualizing a team-based action plan to implement language-rich classrooms?

• Identifying a team

• Designing daily language space

• Ensuring quality adult-child interactions

• Consulting with local education specialists

What is the purpose of a collaborative process for creating language-rich preschool classroom environments as mentioned in the text?

• To ensure that all children wear appropriate school attire

• To provide sufficient funding for quality preschool programs

• To achieve strong language and literacy skills among preschool children

• To organize the classroom space efficiently

How many children per adult is an ideal ratio for fostering language-rich adult-child interactions?

• 5 to 10 children per adult

• 10 to 15 children per adult

• 15 to 20 children per adult

• 20 to 25 children per adult

What does the term "deliberateness" refer to in the context of a language-rich classroom environment?

• The careful selection of language forms and concepts in classroom conversations

• The random use of various language forms throughout the day

• The frequency of language exposure for children

• The level of noise in the classroom during language activities

What is the role of "adult responsiveness" in a language-rich classroom environment?

• Adults should ignore children's incorrect language use to encourage self-correction.

• Adults should only respond to children's correct language use.

• Adults should consistently respond to children's communicative attempts in a way that is sensitive to the child's developing competencies.

• Adults should focus on teaching grammar rules rather than responding to children's language use.

What does "Returnee" refer to in the context of language acquisition in children?

• The process of children returning to previously learned language concepts.

• The repetition of children's questions about new vocabulary words.

• The importance of opportunities to reprocess linguistic concepts.

• The method of teaching children a second language.

What is language seen as?

• A set of rules that must be strictly followed

• A tool for communication that includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• A subject that is only important for older students

• A barrier to learning in preschool environments

What is one of the key factors that the Dell Preschool team considers when designing the physical space of a classroom?

• The cost of furniture and supplies

• The teacher's personal preferences

• The environment needs and the language that teachers and children use

• The proximity to the school administration offices

What is the first step in the Five-Step Team-Based Action Plan for Designing and Implementing Language-Rich Preschool Classrooms?

• Design daily language plans

• Identify a team

• Ensure quality child/adult conversations

• Develop a philosophy

According to the action plan, what should the team do when designing the physical space of the classroom?

• Identify community supports for donation of materials

• Develop a set of objectives for the whole year

• Ensure all team members have training on dialogic reading

• Define language, state why language is important, and identify how language is supported in the classroom