Language Development for Preschoolers

Please respond to the following: (250 WORDS COUNT)

PART 1

Create a scenario outlining the steps in conflict resolution and in appointing a problem solver as found in this week’s reading, “The Problem Solver Job: Peer-mediated Conflict Resolution” by Shanna Whitchurch and Jackie Sprague at http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/file/V5I2/Problem%20Solver%20Job.pdf. Appraise each step for its value in teaching conversation skills to preschool aged children.

PART 2

Create a learning station (learning center) that promotes exploratory activities that builds language competencies for preschool children.

PART 3

Revise this learning station for one that promotes investigative play and tell why the change fits the definition of investigative play.

PART 4

Examine the advantages and disadvantages for teacher guidance in the learning stations? Keep in mind that the goal is to promote language acquisition in the preschooler. Please be sure to support your answer with research and references.