Maricopa Community Colleges  EED211   20076-20082 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/07
EED211 20076-20082 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Language Acquisition in the Young Child
Define speech and language and discuss theories of language acquisition in young children, birth through 8 years of age in a variety of settings. Explore techniques to encourage and support the development of language, assessment techniques and family involvement.
Prerequisites: CFS/ECH176.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EED211   20076-20082 Language Acquisition in the Young Child
1. Define language development at all ages. (I)
2. Compare and summarize various theories of language acquisition. (II)
3. Discuss and identify critical components for promoting language acquisition. (III)
4. Review different methods of language assessment and the use of observation with young children. (IV)
5. Discuss types and explore components of intervention methods in a variety of Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings for children with language delays. (V)
6. Explore various techniques used to foster language acquisition in young children. (VI)
7. Identify types and benefits of family involvement. (VII)
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EED211   20076-20082 Language Acquisition in the Young Child
    I. Define language development
        A. Infant
        B. Toddler
        C. Preschool
        D. School-aged children
        E. Adolescent
        F. Adult
      II. Theories of language acquisition
          A. Historical perspectives
          B. Current theories
          C. Current practices
        III. Critical components for language acquisition
            A. Influences
            B. Environment
            C. Interactions
          IV. Language acquisition and competency assessments
              A. Observation techniques
              B. Language acquisition assessment tools and techniques
              C. Language competency assessment tools and techniques
              D. Legal Issues
              E. Cultural relevancy and context
            V. Intervention methods
                A. Typical forms of delay in language development
                B. Types of language intervention methods
                C. Family involvement
              VI. Acquisition Tools
                  A. Developmental trends and appropriateness of activities
                    1. Receptive language
                    2. Expressive language
                    3. Elements of speech
                  B. Materials and Settings
                    1. Poems and finger plays
                    2. Storytelling and storytelling with extension
                    3. Puppetry
                  C. Technology in the classroom
                  D. Cultural context and relevancy
                VII. Family Involvement
                    A. Program types
                    B. Role of family
                    C. Home/school partnerships
                    D. Cultural relevancy and context
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