Module Objectives

In this module you will:

1. Explore infant language and communication acquistion
2. Evaluate theories of language acquisition
3. Brainstorm how infant teachers can support infant language development & communication skills
4. Interview the family of an infant

Activity #1: Module Handout

Complete this handout as you:

• • • Watch Theories of Language Development 
    • Watch Promoting Language and Literacy: Infant and Toddler Care (2003)
      
    • Read Kovach & Da Ros-Voseles (2011)

Video Theories of Language Development (2013, Khan Academy)

 

Video Promoting Language and Literacy: Infant and Toddler Care (2003, Learning Seed) from the BMCC library video database Kanopy (here are directions and a video on how to access the video).

 

Link to Kovach & Da Ros-Voseles (2011)

Kovach & Da Ros-Voseles (2011)

 

Optional Readings

Link to Gillespie (2019)

Gillespie (2019)

 

 

 

Link to Bardige & Baardige (2008)

Bardige & Bardige (2008)

 

 

Submit the completed handout on Blackboard under ‘Assignments’ in Lecture Module Handout: Language & Communication Skills Development

Activity #2:  Interviewing the Family of an Infant

Use the Family Interview Questions we developed in class to conduct an interview with the family of an infant

Link to Family Interview Questions

Family Interview Questions Sp 24

 

 

The resources below should help when you interview the family:

Link to Conducting an Interview Power Point

Conducting the Interview

 

link to Guidelines for Conducting an Interview with the Family of an Infant

Interview Guidelines Sp 24