Description
This course addresses the diversity of language development based on psychological, sociocultural, motivational, and linguistic foundations. Scientifically based research provides the practitioner with knowledge and effective strategies for instruction of K-12 students who demonstrate different needs based on diversity ranging from organic (dyslexia) to first language (ELL). The practitioner will distinguish between typical and atypical development, examine the diverse language development of K-12 students’, and identify strategies to support language diversity. This course includes the knowledge of linguistics (phonology and phonological awareness), sound-symbol association, syllables, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Fulfills the state of Iowa’s requirement for language development and oral communication instruction for the K-8 reading endorsement. Prerequisite: EDU 100 and admission to Teacher Education or approval of Head of the Education Department. (Offered Fall and Spring)