Teaching proper pronunciation for children

Bag code: EDUCO51315025 Targeted participants of the program: Speech therapists working with children - Kindergarten and elementary school teachers - Parents interested in improving their children's pronunciation - Students of education colleges, special education, and early childhood education - Psychologists and social workers working with children. Days: 3 training days "training day 5 hours". Time: 15 training hours. Program overview: This program is about teaching correct pronunciation to children (definition - types - characteristics - objectives - positives - negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Basic concepts in correct pronunciation Second training unit: Common speech disorders in children Third training unit: Strategies for teaching correct pronunciation to children Program objectives: - That the trainee distinguishes between stages of natural speech and signs of disorder in children. - That the trainee applies practical strategies to teach sounds and words correctly to children. - That the trainee designs activities and sound games that help the child pronounce correctly. Program themes: First training unit: (Basic concepts in correct pronunciation): Stages of speech and language development in the child • From cooing to first words. • From the word to the simple sentence. • Indicators of correct pronunciation at each age stage. Difference between pronunciation, speech, and language • Pronunciation as a sound skill. • Speech as a communication tool. • Language as a comprehensive system of meaning. Factors affecting pronunciation • Genetic and environmental factors. • The role of family and imitation. • Mental and physical health. Second training unit: (Common speech disorders in children): Types of speech disorders • Lisp (sound substitution). • Stuttering. • Omission and substitution. Classification of disorders • Temporary versus chronic disorders. • Simple versus complex disorders. • Differences between delayed speech and language difficulties. Diagnosis and early intervention • When to refer the child to a specialist? • Initial assessment tools. • The role of family and teacher in early detection. Third training unit: (Strategies for teaching correct pronunciation to children): Auditory and motor preparation • Breathing and oral warm-up exercises. • Activating tongue, lips, and jaw muscles. • Developing auditory awareness of sounds. Training on sounds and words • Producing sounds from correct articulations. • Teaching silent and moving letters. • Gradually moving from sound to word then sentence. Sound activities and games • Fun verbal games for children. • Using pictures and illustrated stories. • Group activities to develop correct pronunciation. Bag contents: PowerPoint 144 Trainer’s guide 98 Participant’s guide 88 Activities 6 Introductory guide 4 References 5 Evaluation and data forms 6 Pre- and post-tests 10 Videos 6 Pictures 11 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training bag model: Please click here to view the training bag model