Dialogic reading is a research-based approach that applies an interactive technique to prompt children with questions while consistently engaging them throughout the reading process. Based on the work of Grover J. Whitehurst, PhD., this approach was designed to expand and scaffold student responses. By reiterating names, objects, and events the dialogic approach helps emerging readers build and reinforce basic language and literacy skills as a backbone to future successful reading.
Course Outcomes:
- Use a research-based approach to design and engaging and interactive reading curriculum.
- Plan and embed the dialogic approach into existing literacy curriculum.
- Use the dialogic approach in the classroom.
- Practice with the dialogic approach and reflect on this practice to proficiently execute the approach.