EDSE 426 - The Child with Language Exceptionalities

Description:
An exploration of the child with language exceptionalities (age birth-6) from the perspective of typical language development, assessment strategies, and remedial techniques. Recommended for teachers of children with mild and severe exceptionalities. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance and application or admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to:

Identify normal and atypical first and second language acquisition processes in children.
Describe the characteristics of language disorders.
Define the elements of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics).
Analyze students’ linguistic productive and receptive abilities and challenges.
Explain the implications of language acquisition models for the teaching of language skills.
Identify language disorders and their characteristics and relate them to the 13 categories of disability in the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Choose and develop instructional strategies for individuals with language disorders.
Distinguish between language disabilities and typical second language acquisition development of culturally and linguistically diverse learners (ELLs).
Choose and use augmentative and alternative education technologies to enhance communication.
Analyze assessment tools for the structure of the assessments and the types of data the assessments yield.
Use creative strategies and tools to empower learners with language disabilities as they transition into adulthood.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/19/2019

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg