Sonia Cabell on Teacher Talk and Oral Language Instruction

Early language development is a complex process and involves learning several seemingly unrelated skills, as expert Sonia Cabell explores in this clip.

When there are so many factors involved in students’ oral language development—down to minute details such as how teachers talk to them in school—how do you ensure classroom practices show positive results?

Discover the transformative impact of integrated content and literacy approaches on elementary school students' vocabulary and comprehension outcomes during our ILA Intensive: Literacy and Content Instruction That Supports Language Development. This three-hour digital learning experience delves into strategic content-rich methodologies tailored to enhance oral language development and reading comprehension in the early grades—pivotal factors influencing students' future success as avid readers.

Hosted by Sonia Cabell, this event includes sessions from keynote Susan B. Neuman and featured speakers HyeJin Hwang, Jackie Relyea, and Tanya S. Wright.