An accredited course through the Open College Network.
Target Audience
Early years practitioners with leadership responsibilities within or across settings.
Early year practitioners seeking development opportunities at level 3
Aim
To provide theoretical knowledge, strategies and practical ideas to support the communication skills of all young children, particularly those who have communication, language and speech difficulties.
Course Description
This course will enable participants to develop knowledge and practical ideas to promote the communication skills of young children, particularly those who have communication, language and speech difficulties.
Course Outline
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What is communication?
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Adult-child interaction and non-verbal communication
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Listening, attention and play skills
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Understanding first words and using visual strategies
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Understanding beyond simple sentences
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Modifying adults’ speech to help a child understand.
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Encouraging expressive language development
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Promoting effective communication and social skills
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Supporting children with unclear speech
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Dysfluency and other issues raised by course participants.
NB: Accredited learners are required to complete a piece of work each week that includes observation and work with children. This will form a portfolio to be handed in at the end of the course
For dates and venue please see document below.
