Speech and Language for Young Learners

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

This course provides an integrated view of normal and atypical language development, psycholinguistic theory, research and intervention to promote language development and early literacy skills. Instructional strategies for teachers of children with and at risk for language impairment are considered. Approaches to assessing speech, language, communication and early literacy skills for all young children including children who are at risk, developmentally delayed, or language-learning disabled are presented. Cultural and linguistic considerations in assessment, classroom and specialized interventions are embedded throughout the course. Family-centered practices appropriate for supporting language and literacy for all children are reviewed. [3]