313 Language Development
Course Description
This course will develop knowledge the theoretical perspectives and the major concepts of language development: five aspects of language knowledge, levels of language knowledge, oral and written language modes, and the critical role of oral language competencies throughout the early childhood years and beyond. Additionally, students will be exposed to language development and how teachers can enhance language development at each level. Students will also learn how to assess language development with a wide variety of assessment tools. This course also highlights how teachers can enhance language development among children with communicative disorders.
Textbook
Textbook: Language Development in Early Childhood Education by Beverly Otto, Pearson, 2014.
Course Objectives
Individuals will develop knowledge and dispositions in the theoretical perspectives and contexts of language development.
Individuals will gain knowledge in language development among children of diversity.
Individuals will acquire knowledge, skills, and dispositions on language development and enhancing language development of infants and toddlers.
Individuals will acquire knowledge, skills, and dispositions on language development and enhancing language development of preschoolers.
Individuals will acquire knowledge, skills, and dispositions on language development and enhancing language development of kindergartners.
Individuals will acquire knowledge, skills, and dispositions on language development and enhancing language development of children in the primary years.
Individuals will use gained knowledge, skills, and dispositions to understand various language assessment.
Individuals will develop knowledge and dispositions on the importance of fostering language development through school-home connections.