Contents

Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About this resource
Using this resource
Talk Tools
Encouraging Conversations
Descriptive language strategies
Supporting bilingual and multilingual learning pathways
Expanding vocabulary
Reading and oral language
Conversation and questions
Storytelling and oral language
Taling about feelings
Digital technologies and oral language
Word lay and phonological awaremenss
Fostering peer communication
Extending oral language through music and songs
Talk information
Understanding oral language
Stepping stones in oral language
Understanding bilingual and multilingual language pathways
Background theories and research in oral language
Partnering with whanau for language development
Kaiako responsibilities in oral language
Assessment in oral language and communitcation
Reflection and inquiry about oral language
References
Self-assessment tool
Supporting oral language learning and development