Course: Speech preparation of children

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Course title Speech preparation of children
Course code KPV/PMRDP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jehličková Jiřina, Mgr.
Course content
1. Phylogenetic and ontogenetic development of speech - theories of language acquisition, psycholinguistic theories, stages of speech development, language levels in speech development, pitfalls of speech development from birth to younger school age. Social, cultural and biological determinants of speech development - innate dispositions, maturation, learning in speech development, influence of environment, family, preschool education on child speech development. 3. Articulation system, physiology of speech. Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the orofacial region, breathing, voice production, etc. 4. Basics of phonetics and phonology - introduction to phonetics and phonology of Czech for speech therapists, system of Czech vowels, physiology of vowel formation (consonants, vocals). 5. Constructing children's linguistic and communicative competence - Framework Educational Programme for pre-school education, educational area Language and speech. Diagnosis of a child of preschool age and younger school age by a teacher with an emphasis on communication skills, diagnostic methods used in preschool. 6. Supporting speech development in children - the role of the kindergarten, the role of the parent, the role of the speech therapist, the role of the special educator. Specific issues of speech education in kindergarten - bilingualism and teaching foreign languages to children, children with special educational needs, support measures in kindergarten. 7. Communication impairment in children - delayed speech development, defective pronunciation, stuttering, stammering, breptavost, elective mutism.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Demonstration of student skills, Practicum
  • Home preparation for classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 12 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on speech development and linguistic competence of the child from the onset of ontogenesis and on the role of kindergarten and teacher in the process of language skills acquisition in pre-school child.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Interview, Oral presentation of self-study

Active participation in exercises. Completion of assigned tasks. Reading the literature.
Recommended literature
  • BEDNÁŘOVÁ, J., ŠMARDOVÁ, V. Diagnostika dítěte předškolního věku. Brno: Edika, 2015. ISBN 978-80-266-0658-1.
  • KAZDOVÁ, V. Správná řeč. Ostrava: Montanex, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7225-354-8.
  • KLENKOVÁ, J., KOLBÁBKOVÁ, H. Diagnostika předškoláka: správný vývoj řeči dítěte. Brno: MC nakladatelství, 2003. ISBN 80-239-0082-X.
  • KUTÁLKOVÁ, D. Budu správně mluvit. Chodíme na logopedii. Praha:Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3687-7.
  • KUTÁLKOVÁ, D. Průvodce vývojem dětské řeči. Logopedická prevence. Praha:Galén, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7262-598-7.


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