Communication Development, Speech and Language

Chapter 7 addresses the children’s speech and language through conversations. Also, the differences between speech, receptive and expressive language. Also, the teacher’s role in language development and to assess and provide intentional activities to help children with language development So, this week the chapters refer to the DRDP- Developmental Domain LLD1, LLD2, LLD3, LLD 4 & LLD 5 (pages# 13-17) Review the LLD Domains and descriptors and examples indicated on the DRDP.

LLD 1: Understanding of Language (Receptive)

LLD 2: Responsiveness to Language

LLD 3: Communication and Use of Language (Expressive

LLD 4: Reciprocal Communication and Conversation

LLD 5: Interest in Literacy

Part 1- The assignment is to watch the MindTap video and one of the videos from the Resource page

• Watch the video at MindTap: Infants and Toddlers: Communication Development AND
• Select one of the videos from Resources-Chapter 7. Indicate the video on the observations

Part 2- Reflection: Discuss the following with classmates:

Imagine yourself in a teacher role:

• How could you encourage the children to use their expressive vocabulary during an activity based on the videos?
• List two materials to include in the learning environment to enhance the children’s language development.
• Select a Developmental domain for each observed video and Indicate which developmental domain would you use to rate the observed child in each video, a total of two domains (one domain for each video). (DRDP- Developmental Domain LLD1, LLD2, LLD3, LLD 4 & LLD 5 (pages# 13-17)
• Share why you think the selected two selected Developmental Domains are appropriate to rate the child.
• Other learning reflections