Illinois Administrative Code
Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part 26 - STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Subpart A - STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Section 26.230 - Communication
Universal Citation: 23 IL Admin Code ยง 26.230
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
The competent early childhood teacher uses knowledge of effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
a) Knowledge Indicators - The competent early childhood teacher:
1)
understands communication theory, language development, and the role of
language in learning.
2)
understands how cultural, gender, and socioeconomic differences can affect
communication in the classroom.
3)
understands the interrelationships among culture, language and thought and the
function of the home language in the development of young children.
4) understands the importance of audience and
purpose when selecting ways to communicate ideas.
b) Performance Indicators - The competent early childhood teacher:
1) models accurate,
effective communication when conveying ideas and information and when asking
questions and responding to students.
2) uses effective questioning techniques and
stimulates discussion in different ways for specific instructional
purposes.
3) creates varied
opportunities for all students to use effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and
visual communication.
4)
communicates with and challenges students in a supportive manner and provides
students with constructive feedback.
5) uses a variety of communication modes to
communicate with a diverse student population effectively.
6) practices effective listening, conflict
resolution, and group-facilitation skills as a team member.
7) uses a variety of communication tools to
enrich learning opportunities.
8)
uses individual and group guidance and problem-solving skills to develop
positive and supportive relationships with children, to encourage positive
social interaction among children, and to develop children's personal
self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem.
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