Supporting Language and Communication: A Participatory Approach to Embedding Review Evidence in Practice

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Abstract

The objectives of this paper are to (a) present findings from a study that involved a participatory approach to review evidence about approaches to supporting adult-child interactions and early language development; and (b) describe how findings translated from research to practice. The researchers conducted a systematic review adopting a participatory approach with practitioners to the review. Results indicated that attention to: children’s social and emotional development, density, diversity and duration of language; and the adult role as an active partner in conversations were linked to positive language outcomes. This in turn informed a pedagogical strategy - the ‘ShREC’ approach, built on the principles of ‘Share attention, Respond, Expand and Conversation’ to guide practitioners in delivering quality interactions with children.

Authors

• Lynn Ang, University College London - IOE

• Sinead J. Harmey, University College London - IOE