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Teacher Language - Responsive Classroom

Shared Practices (PreK-8th grade)

Teacher Language

Responsive Classroom teacher language is the professional use of words, phrases, tone, and pace that enables students to engage in active learning and develop positive behaviors

What We Say and How We Say It

Language is one of a teacher’s most powerful tools.

The intentional use of language enables students to engage in their learning and develop the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to be successful in and out of school.

Types of Teacher Language

  • Reinforcing
  • Reminding
  • Redirecting
  • Envisioning 
  • Open-Ended Questions

Teacher Language Ideas

Instead of . . .

  • “Good job!” 
  • “I love how quiet the room was and how everyone worked hard.” 
  • “Alex and Tran followed the directions. Let’s see, who else?” 

Try . . .

→ “I see you wrote the main ideas in our own words and carefully noted where you got the information.” 

→ “Did you notice how quiet the room was and how everyone was focused on their work?”

→ “I see some names on the sign-up board. Who can remind us of the sign-up procedure?”

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