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Immersion-
Children must be constant immersed in language in classrooms where print is
used for a variety of purposes. |
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Demonstration—Children
need to have the process modeled for them including think-a-louds. |
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Engagement—Children
must be involved in print. They must read, write, listen and speak often
with out fear of recriminations. |
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Expectation—There
must be the expectation on the part of the teacher that the child will
accomplish the task. The child must think they can do the task. |
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Responsibility—Children
must assume responsibility for their learning. |
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Use—Children
must have opportunities to practice and to experiment. |
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Approximation—Children
need to have praise for their attempts to use language and teachers should
see errors as a sign of learning taking place. |
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Response—Children
need to have feedback that provides a positive example and reinforcement of
learning. |