How do you use patterns of interactions?

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Assignment:

Write a 1750-2000 word essay addressing each of the following
points/questions. Be sure to completely answer the questions for each
bullet point. There should be sections, one for each bullet below.
Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows
your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section
of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in
your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing
style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count
towards the minimum word amount.

This assignment requires ample observation of children/adult
interaction in diverse settings. Observe children in any of the
following settings: Preschool, day care, Boys and Girls Club, park or
any play area located in malls, shopping areas, or home.

Create a Table: During your observations, tally the
patterns of interaction you noticed for two of each type of language
speakers (2 of each type). An example of the table layout has been
provided.

Patterns of Interaction	English Speakers (a)	Language other than English (a)	Bilingual (evidence that both English and another language are used) (a)	English Speakers (b)	Language other than English (b)	Bilingual (evidence that both English and another language are used) (b)
Eye-Contact and shared experience
Communication loop
Child-directed speech
Verbal
Questioning
Linguistic Scaffolding
Median

Write an essay

• Explain key factors that contribute to both first language
  development and second language development. Explicitly highlight
  similarities and differences.
• Summarize your observations highlighting the different types of
  language speakers and the patterns of interaction. Be sure to include
  specific information regarding communication between the adult and
  child. Provide specific dialogue/responses from both the adult and child
  to support the pattern of interaction you observed. Finally, analyze
  trends. Which patterns of interaction were more prevalent and which were
  rarely used.
• Based on your analysis, indicate the types of activities that
  classroom teachers should incorporate in the classroom, so that children
  are getting exposure to an array of interaction patterns.