Publications by authors named "Jean M Farrow"
Front Psychol
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- Child-directed speech (CDS) in classrooms has been less studied than that between infants and parents, particularly in settings with toddlers from low-income families.
- The study analyzed teacher-led book readings in Early Head Start classrooms, focusing on the quality of instruction and linguistic complexity, with findings showing both similarities and differences in vocabulary usage compared to past research.
- Three distinct teacher talk patterns were identified: comment-focused, question-focused, and balanced, with each style impacting child engagement and vocabulary development differently, pointing to the need for further research and professional development strategies.
