Does teacher talk matter for children’s language development?
A meta-analysis of 104 studies, 112,000+ children suggests:
• Quality of teacher talk matters
• Quantity of words doesn’t
Interactive, responsive language beats simply talking more.
theeconomyofmeaning.com/2026/01/23/t... ICYMI
Large meta-analysis shows how teacher talk relates to children’s language development. Why interaction quality matters more than word counts.
