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Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 Jasmine Richey AC1905510 E13V Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 1/2/2024 Teachers Role in Early Childhood Literacy Teachers are professional individuals that are responsible for the development and learning of young children. Teachers portray various roles in early childhood education. Teachers are not seen just as educators but as nutritionists, coaches, mentors, providers, facilitators, doctors and many more. The role of a teacher has grown tremendously in the last decade. The role of a teacher has become a multi-paced profession. Teaching is a demanding and complex task. There are three specific teaching functions that encourage the development of language arts and literacy. The three functions are (1) serve as a model, (2) be a provider, and (3) be a facilitator. These three functions should be balanced, relative to each child’s developmental level and individual needs. Educators should challenge children to think beyond the moment and analyze. In this assignment, I will discuss the teacher’s many different roles but specifically in three different roles that pertain to promoting language learning and literacy in early childhood. I will discuss the roles of model, provider, and facilitator. Some think that these three roles are one in the same even though there are some similarities these three roles are different from each other. Teachers as Role Model

Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 Teachers are key when it comes to setting the role model for literacy in any classroom. It is up to the teachers to decide how, and when, reading will be incorporated into the class. The teacher needs to have books readily accessible for students to read, and an in-class library. Teachers should provide a designated time for students to go to the main school library to pick out books of interest. The teacher is the one that sets the attitude for reading and books in school by promoting a love for learning. Reading does not seem to be as great as a pastime or hobby as it once was in the past. It is up to the teacher to get the students interested in books and reading by making reading fun for students and having several different ways that students can enjoy reading. For example, the teacher can read aloud, students can have silent reading time to themselves, or they can read to each other. Positive modeling begins with the teacher. Reading and language development is important therefore teachers have the vital role to teach and demonstrate the skills necessary for the children to master. Teachers model not only speech but also attitudes and behaviors in listening, writing, and reading. One teaching technique that promotes language skill is simple modeling of grammar or filling in missing words and completing simple sentences. Modeling the correct word or sentence is done by simply supplying it in a relaxed, natural way rather than in a corrective tone. Models of teaching are specific instructional plans which are designed according to the concerned learning theories. It provides a comprehensive blueprint for curriculum to design instructional materials, planning lessons, teacher pupil roles, supporting aids and so forth (Rafeedali, Dr. E. (n.d.)). Teachers being role models includes showing students how to make sense of what is going on in the world around them and expressing different ideas in a peaceful way. This can model for students how they should act when they speak with others, and how to actively listen to other points of view.

Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 Teacher as a Facilitator What is a facilitator? I believe teachers should take on the role of a facilitator in the classroom instead of using direct instruction. The teacher is one who facilitates or interacts with their students. They create sharing experiences and build a trusting connection with the children while encouraging conversation. Teachers give undivided attention whenever possible; this shows interest in a child’s idea and rewards their efforts to use language and initiate social contact. When a teacher answers a child by showing interest that rewards the child for speaking. Positive feelings are read internally as an automatic signal to continue to do what we are doing. Some experts say that teachers should collaborate and guide to promote a child’s independent problem- solving ability in any given situation. Experienced teachers know that children will silently look for their teacher’s attention and approval across a classroom when they have accomplished a task. They search to see if the teacher noticed therefore like a child looking for praise and approval from a parent. A facilitator is a role that every teacher utilizes throughout their daily teaching. A facilitator is someone that assists a group in trying to learn or grasp an idea or lesson without direct assistance from the facilitator. Teachers should avoid controlling the activities among their students and give the students space as they can create and think on their own. The students get involved in the activities to work amongst each other, to work as a team, and to gain hands-on experience which makes the learning of the idea or lesson more comprehensive. Even though sometimes is not easy to be just a facilitator it takes patience and practice. Being a facilitator in a classroom means being a successful teacher, building a positive and active environment for both the teacher and the students is a great way to ensure learning is a success. A good teacher should observe students to verify they are completing tasks correctly. Teachers can watch closely as students go

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Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 through the steps, the procedures, and the routines and if ever students do not meet learning objectives and goals, the teacher should be available to assist students working through the process again. Teachers should challenge children to think beyond the moment and think about it. Teachers should use thoughtful questions and comments during teacher-child verbal exchanges that promote children’s labeling, describing, or connecting the prior ideas and knowledge they possess to what is on hand or occurring during an activity. Teacher as a Provider When I think of a teacher as a provider especially for literacy and language learning, I think of a person that is giving or setting for students, places, areas, surroundings, and an environment that would be conductive to literacy and learning language. The teacher provides literacy-rich environments for the students to learn by providing the necessary tools for the students. Educators are responsible for choosing the right tools and educational material that promotes speaking, reading, and writing that gives students literacy opportunities to learn. A professionally designed classroom provides a literacy enriching environment for students. Students need these environments where they can explore, connect, and discover all on their own as well as being instructed or lead through the process, let’s not forget that a lot of what the students learn is independently. Imagine walking into a classroom that provides a literacy-rich environment, you see all the students immersed in reading and writing activities. Some students are listening to a book being read to them, some are looking at books of all different genres, some students are writing in their journals, some are working in small groups. Around the classroom you can see pictures and labels on shelves, tables, chairs showing the students how they can connect with written language. There are computer games where the students wear headphones and listen to stories or

Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 learn letter sounds and blends. There are calendars, posters, schedules posted in the classroom for students and for teachers to refer to and learn. A literacy-rich environment is a way to build basic skills necessary for literacy development. Some students come to school with some exposure to literacy and language skills, but most do not. Having this type of environment helps students that do not have exposure to books, literacy, or great language skills in their everyday life. Students can develop skills in vocabulary, fluency phonemic awareness and comprehension. Teachers play a vital role as a provider to ensure children receive the necessary skills to build their language. Conclusion In conclusion, I have discussed three different types of ways and methods teachers use when they are teaching students about reading, writing and overall language. These methods are usually done simultaneously and are used to build on each other. I do not think one is more beneficial than the other but when each role is used together effectively, teacher roles can help students tremendously to learn and grasp what is being taught. As mentioned, teachers are role models, facilitators, and providers but providing the necessary skills for students to learn makes teaching a valued profession.

Early Childhood Literacy Assignment 4 References Rafeedali, Dr. E. (n.d.). Models of Teaching. Retrieved from https://tophat.com/marketplace/social-science/education/course-notes/oer-models-of-teaching- drrafeedalie/1194/.

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