Language Development in the Early Years

Cod y Modiwl
ED14320
Teitl y Modiwl
Language Development in the Early Years
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams
Hannah Mobbs
Mr Prysor Davies
Dr Rosemary Cann
Mr Gwilym Ap Gruffudd
Dr Susan Chapman

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester On-line test: Assessment of terminology 10%
Asesiad Semester Written assignment: (Analysis of language) 1500 Words 50%
Arholiad Semester Presentation: 6 Awr 7-8-minute presentation based on placement 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll On-line test: Assessment of terminology 10%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Presentation: 7-8-minute presentation on a different topic 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Written assignment: (Assignment based on different texts) 1500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the stages and features of children’s development of language, including the development of more than one language.
  2. Demonstrate critical engagement with theoretical approaches to children’s development of language and young children’s use of egocentric speech.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of current practice in supporting children’s language development.​
  4. Consider the importance of developing language awareness in the early years.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will discuss language development in young children. Key issues relating to issues that may impact language development will be explored further. The first few weeks will introduce students to the fundamental building blocks and theories related to monolingual and bilingual language development. The module will also address the needs of children with additional learning needs or English as an additional language and discuss how caregivers and practitioners can offer support to children with their language development.

Cynnwys

Sessions will be based on the following:
1. The beginnings of language- What is language
2. Stages of language development 1
3. Stages of language Development 2 and language skills
4. Developing more than one language
5. Theories of language development + Egocentric Speech
6. Supporting language development - EAL
7. Supporting language development – ALN
8. Language Awareness
During weeks 9 and 10, students will be completing placements. For those not on placement, employability sessions will be held.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Students will: 1) communicate effectively with children while on placement; 2) write an academic assignment and deliver a formal presentation.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Placement experience enhances employability. Students will be encouraged to reflect upon and evaluate their skills
Datrys Problemau Problem solving: Students will identify, select and identify how they can support children’s language in different settings.
Gwaith Tim Team work, in form of key professional behaviors during their placement, will be an important skill that will be developed throughout
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Feedback from assignment 2 will inform students’ performance in assignment 3. Working with practitioners on placement will provide opportunities for students to develop their professional skills.
Rhifedd Analysis of language features. Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Understanding and supporting language development are key skills for early years practitioners.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research skills Students will research relevant literature.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Information Technology Written assignments will be word-processed and students will be using ICT to research, They will also need to complete and on-line assessment.

Nodau

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