What: I read about the definitions of speech, language, communication, and language disorders.
Speech-the actual neuromuscular act of producing sounds
Language- rule governed symbol system for communicating meaning through a shared code of symbols.
Communication- Process people use to exchange information and ides, needs and desires.
Four elements: 1. A sender of the message
2. A receiver of the message
3. A shared intent to communicate
4. A shared means of communication
Language Disorder- impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/of other symbol systems.
Why: I did this reading because it was required and also because I need to understand language so that I can help my special education students in the future.
Reaction: My reaction to this was that this reading was very helpful and clarifying. Many times I have gotten the definitions of language, speech and communication confused. This reading definitely helped clarify the meanings of these words for me.
Learned: I think I learned that even if someone doesn't have language they can still communicate. I also learned that if someone doesn't have speech they can still have language.
Goal Setting: My goal is to do further research and be able to apply language, speech and communication more in my daily life.
In Class:
Activity: Matching symbols/pictures of language, speech, communication, and the four elements of communication. The pictures consisted of a hand rocking out symbol (language w/o speech), baby blabbing (speech), a smiley face winking ( Communication, and the list of the elements ( four elements).
Questions:
1. Why is learning about speech and language important to us as special education teachers?
2. Give an example of when a breakdown in communication can occur between a)teacher-students b)teacher-parent c)parents-student.
3. What will you do if there is a language barrier between you and your students?
Study guide/outline that outlined the chapter & websites related to language.
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