Basics of correct pronunciation

Bag code: EDUCO38315025 Targeted participants of the program: Speech therapists - teachers - parents - kindergarten staff - special education assistants - nannies - psychological counselors. Days: 3 training days "Training day 5 hours". Time: 15 training hours. Program overview: This program revolves around the basics of correct pronunciation (definition - types - characteristics - objectives - positives - negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Introduction to correct pronunciation and its development Second training unit: Methods of teaching correct pronunciation Third training unit: Practical applications and pronunciation assessment Program objectives: - To enable the trainee to recognize the stages of natural speech development in children. - To distinguish the trainee between types of speech disorders and their primary causes. - To master the basic skills for training correct pronunciation. - To use sensory and motor tools assisting in vocal training. - To apply practical pronunciation exercises based on sounds, words, and sentences. Program topics: First training unit: (Introduction to correct pronunciation and its development): - Stages of speech and language development in children • From cooing to simple sentences • The difference between pronunciation, speech, and language • Indicators of correct pronunciation at each stage - Factors affecting speech development • Genetic - environmental - psychological - health factors • The impact of family interaction and imitation • Early auditory and verbal feeding - Common speech disorders • Lisping - stuttering - omission and substitution - speech delay • The difference between temporary and chronic disorders • When to refer the child to a specialist? Second training unit: (Methods of teaching correct pronunciation): - Auditory and motor preparation for pronunciation • Breathing exercises and oral warm-up • Activating muscles involved in speech (tongue, lips, jaw) • Developing auditory awareness of sounds and words - Training on individual sounds • Producing sounds from their correct place • Methods of teaching silent and moving letters • Fun phonetic activities: similar sounds, verbal games - Gradation from sound to sentence • Training on single words then double words • Constructing short sentences • Using picture stories as a support tool for pronunciation Third training unit: (Practical applications and pronunciation assessment): - Designing an individual pronunciation training plan • Analyzing the child's needs • Selecting targeted sounds • Building a home and school training schedule - Tools to assist in speech sessions • Using mirrors – pictures – cards – models • Technological means (sound applications – digital games) • Activities of repetition, rhythm, and imitation - Pronunciation evaluation and progress follow-up • Progress monitoring tools (observation cards, audio recordings) • Indicators of actual improvement • How to involve the family in daily follow-up Bag contents: PowerPoint 142 Trainer's guide 90 Trainee's guide 80 Activities 6 Introductory guide 4 References 5 Evaluation and data forms 6 Pre- and post-test 10 Videos 6 Pictures 19 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training bag model: Kindly click here to view the training bag model