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What does oral language support look like in our classrooms?
Universal
Universal
Strategies and programming are embedded within and across existing classroom routines/practice
Focused
Focused
Can occur within the classroom or outside of the classroom
Tier 3- Intensive
Tier 3- Intensive
One to one direct support that can occur within or outside of the classroom
How can a speech pathologist help your students?
How can a speech pathologist help your students?
Speech Sound Production- articulation, phonology, and motor speech disorders.
Language- expression and comprehension in oral and non-verbal contexts
Fluency -stuttering
Voice and Resonance
Cognitive-communication skills- social communication, reasoning, problem-solving, and executive functioning.
Pre-literacy and literacy skills- phonological awareness, decoding, reading comprehension, and writing.
Receptive & Expressive Explained
Receptive & Expressive Explained
Watch the short video below for a brief and concise explanation.
What strategies can you use in your classroom to support oral language development?
What strategies can you use in your classroom to support oral language development?
Obtain attention before giving directions
Reduce the length/complexity of instructions (one step at a time)
Repeat and revise your instructions
Allow extra time for processing/give extra time for response
Use visuals to assist with verbal instructions
Use a slower rate of speech
Provide verbal choices to help the child respond
State the answer in a sentence. Then ask the question.
Provide additional support with new vocabulary (e.g. associations, descriptions, pictures)
Model good conversational skills (e.g. wait for a turn to talk, stay on topic, etc.)
Use open-ended questions
Model correct grammar/sentence structure
Reading books aloud is an excellent way to promote oral language skills, below you can find some tips.
Reading books aloud is an excellent way to promote oral language skills, below you can find some tips.
Discuss the cover of the book
Highlight vocabulary
Form connections to student experiences.
Make predictions.
Be engaging! Use fun voices!
Guide the sequencing of events.
Pause to reflect.
Classroom Resources to Support Oral Language
Classroom Resources to Support Oral Language
Second Step Early Learning
Second Step Early Learning
These kits are designed to help students develop self-regulation and social-emotional skills, which will improve their practical oral language abilities.
Scholastic Oral Language Inquiry Kits
Scholastic Oral Language Inquiry Kits
Using engaging play and interactive hands-on activities, these kits are thoughtfully crafted to promote language development that aligns with children's developmental stages.
Documents and Resources to Support Oral Language
Documents and Resources to Support Oral Language
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