The course aims to introduce students to the concept of language development in children and its role in the social and educational communication of the child. The course reviews the definitions of language, individual differences in linguistic development, stages of language development in children, and theories of language acquisition. It also includes knowledge and concepts that qualify students to use various strategies to develop vocabulary in children. The role of the kindergarten is to develop the child's linguistic vocabulary first, and to detect, diagnose and treat language problems second
Intended learning outcomes
To understand the concept of language development.
v The student discusses the social value of language.
v The student should distinguish between the individual differences in the language development of the child.
v The student explains the stages of language development in the child.
v The student should use a variety of strategies to develop the child's vocabulary.
v The student should conclude the role of the kindergarten in the development of language skills.
Teaching and learning methods
v the lecture.
v Discussion sessions and dialogue.
v scientific activities
Methods of assessments
v the lecture.
v Discussion sessions and dialogue.
v scientific activities
1. Mental development and language.
2. Physiological factors in language acquisition.
3. Factors affecting children's linguistic development.
4. Preparing for reading in kindergarten.
5. The teacher and his role in the readiness stage.
6. The general health of the child and its role in the development of the child's language.
7. Family relations and their role in the development of the child's language.
Sources and references: -
1. Abdullah Muhammad Al-Nuwaisa (2015) The Linguistic and Cognitive Development of the Child, Edition (1) Dar
Hurricane, Arab Community Library.
2. Mazen W (2006): Developing Language Learning and Writing Skills in the Childhood Years
Early, vol. (1) Arab Nile Group.
3. Kariman Badr, Emily Sadek (2000): Developing the language skills of the child
World of Books, Cairo.
4. Muhammad al-Qudah and Muhammad al-Tarturi (2000): Developing language skills and readiness
The reading of the kindergarten child, Dar Al-Hamid for publication and distribution, Amman.
