University of Arkansas,
College of Education and Health Professions
Program Affiliation: Childhood Education
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Course Number and Title: |
CIED 3263 Language Development for Educators |
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Catalog Description: |
Nature of speech-language development in preschool and school-aged children, including cognitive prerequisites, social contexts, and relationships between language acquisition and literacy. Language differences (dialectal, bilingual, ELL) and speech-language disorders are explored. The role of the educator in facilitating language acquisition is emphasized. |
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Prerequisites / Co-requisites: |
None. |
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Required Text: |
Naremore, R. C. & Hopper, R. (1997). Children learning language: A practical introduction to communication development (3rd ed). San Diego: Singular Publishing Group. |
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Instructor: |
Freddie Bowles Peabody Hall 115 Office: 575-2667 / Main Office: 575-4209 Website: www.corndancer.com / Planet Vox / Planet Gnosis / Language Development |
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Class Time: |
M-TH 9:10-10:30 a.m. Peabody 106 |
Office Hours:
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Tu-Th 8:00-9:00 a.m. or by appointment
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Goals:
The goal of the course is to provide classroom teachers with
information concerning childhood language acquisition. In addition, students will learn ways to
adapt the learning environment to encourage language and literacy development.
Competencies:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
v
describe
the normal processes of language acquisition,
v
trace the
development of language from infancy to maturity of language use,
v
recognize
the characteristics of common communication disorders,
v
increase
student awareness of the needs of English Language Learners,
v
develop an
understanding of language diversity,
v
discuss
needs of and possible interventions for students with communication disorders,
v recognize the relationship between speech
and literacy, and
v be able to research and write competently
about language development issues.
Enduring Understandings:
Ø Language is a sequential developmental
process.
Ø Every human has the potential to develop
language.
Ø Every infant action from birth to the
first word is preparation for speech.
Ø An infant’s efforts in sound production
and syntax are preparation and practice for the standard language of the
community.
Ø Language helps shape and organize our
representation of reality.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Four levels
of communication
Ø
Stages of
linguistic acquisition
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Relation of
environment to language acquisition
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Recognition
of “normal” language acquisition
Ø
Awareness
of potential speech disorders
Ø
Influence
of speech on literacy and writing
Required Material:
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The course
textbook, Children Learning Language
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White 3 ½ x
5 index cards
Required Activity:
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Attendance—you
have to be present to win! All
assignments are due in class on the due date.
Hard copies only. No electronic
submissions. Failure to meet this
requirement results in a zero for that assignment.
Required Assessment:
Four article summaries on your topic (EDOKs) 10 pts. each 40 pts.
Six homework assignments
10 pts. each 60 pts.
Reading Groups 5 pts. each 50 pts.
Presentation 50
pts.
Mid-Term (Chapters 2-7) 50
pts.
Final (Chapters 8, 11-14) 50
pts.
Total points possible 300 pts.
Grading scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59
and below Please keep all papers and grades and
bring them with you to conferences.
Class Schedule:
We will meet four days per week—Monday
through Thursday. Friday is reserved to
conduct research for your presentation.
Because we only meet four days per week, I expect total commitment to this
class. Any work or due dates that you
miss cannot be made up. Please make it
a priority to be in class.
Class Communication:
In an effort to reach every
student, I will use two electronic resources:
WebCT and Corndancer.com. WebCT
is hosted through the University and is a prioritized course shell with
restricted access to the instructor and the students. I will use this format to communicate with you via E-mail. I will also use the calendar and course
content to keep you apprised of homework and assignments.
Corndancer.com is a public access
non-commercial website that I own and use for the purpose of creating a virtual
learning community. This site is five
years old and hosts several academic subsides.
Your site is under the Planet Vox consortium and dwells in the Planet
Gnosis sub site under Language Development.
This site is used for information about class topics and chapters. One
of your graded components is the Reading Group. Every student will have an assigned role in a group for each
chapter. The information you gather for
your role will be compiled and posted on the Language Development sub site of Corndancer.com. The purpose of the Reading Group is to
generate discussion and review of the chapter.
The information that you contribute to the website will be used for the
Mid-Term and Final Exams.
Academic Honesty:
Academic honesty involves acts, which subvert or compromise
the integrity of the educational process at the University of Arkansas. Included is an act by which a student gains
or attempts to gain an academic advantage for himself or herself or another by
misrepresenting his or her or another’s work or by interfering with the completion,
submission, or evaluation of work.
The application of the University of Arkansas Academic Honesty Policy, as stated in the 2004-2005 Undergraduate Studies Catalog, will be fully adhered to
in this course.
Grades and degrees earned by dishonest means devalue those earned by all
students; therefore, it is important that students are aware of the University
of Arkansas Academic Honesty Policy.
Academic dishonesty involves acts, which may subvert or compromise the
integrity of the educational process.