The Power of Language: Effective Strategies for Talking to Kids Aaron Lanou ASD Nest Program New School Year Kick-off [email protected]August 27, 2014 WHY LANGUAGE? Language is one of the most powerful tools available to teachers – Denton 2007 5 PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE LANGUAGE 1. Specific (not vague) 2. Affirmative (not contradicting) 3. Concrete (not abstract) Lanou 2014 compliance cooperation learning relationship immediate long-term
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The Power of Language:Effective Strategies for Talking to Kids
Aaron Lanou ASD Nest Program New School Year Kick-off [email protected] August 27, 2014
★ Set a goal (I will make my language more: specific / affirmative / concrete / positive / brief.)
Then:❏ create a visual reminder: post it somewhere you can see in your classroom❏ enlist the help of your co-teacher: create a structure for friendly feedback & reminders❏ record yourself: set your phone to record during a lesson or directions, and listen later on
Additional Resources:
Nonviolent Communication:A Language of Life
Marshall B. Rosenberg
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk