Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore infant language and communication acquistion
- Evaluate theories of language acquisition
- Brainstorm how infant teachers can support infant language development & communication skills
- Identify and contact a family for your Infant-Family Case Study
Activity #1: Readings & Watchings
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- Watch Theories of Language Development
- Watch Promoting Language and Literacy: Infant and Toddler Care (2003)
- Read Kovach & Da Ros-Voseles (2011)
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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)
Optional Readings
Link to Gillespie (2019)
Link to Bardige & Baardige (2008)
OPTIONAL: Complete this handout as you read and watch.
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
The resources below should help when you interview the family:
Link to Conducting an Interview Power Point
link to Guidelines for Conducting an Interview with the Family of an Infant
Agenda
3/3 Agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1La3lC1AD-IgdBzKtZe_AU0pmMrjt8zVMQWfDRbDp2JM/edit?usp=sharing
