Exam #1 Flashcards
syntax
the rules governing sentence structure.
- this includes sentence word order and clausal structure
morphology
refers to the combination of morphemes, the smallest unit of meaning in language
phonology
sound system of language
- these are the smallest unit of sound in a language that we percieve
semantics
the meaning of language
- this includes vocab, synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words, inferences, and definitions
pragmatics
social aspects of language
form
the structure of language
- includes syntax, morphology, and phonology
content
refers to the meaning of language
- includes semantics
use
refers to the purpose for the content and form
- includes pragmatics
what does “THE BIG SHIFT” refer to?
this occurs during second to 3rd grade when students transition from learning to read to reading to learn
specific language impairment (SLI)
This term refers to children with DLD with “average” IQ scores. This term was used in research but is not outdated and being replaced with DLD
primary language impairment
meant to emphasize that language is the primary impairment. it is often misinterpreted
language learning impairment
places an emphasis on the fact that children with DLD have difficulties learning language. this is not commonly used
developmental language disorder (DLD)
currently the preferred term for language (expression) and comprehension (receptive) problems that emerge early in development and that have no known cause. It refers to a difficulty learning language that is the only or primary affecting the child (i.e. not related to brain injury or intellectual disability)
pyramid of clinical terminology
neurodevelopmental disorders
- communication disorders
- language disorder and specific learning disorder
language disorder
refers to children who have difficulties with vocabulary, sentence structure, and/or discourse
specific learning disorder
this refers to children who have difficulties with reading, writing, or math whether they have the deficits in spoken language or not. However, since spoken language is critical for learning to read and write, children with DLD could be labeled as having specific learning disorder
developmental delay (ECDD)
children with delays in language acquisition. this term is typically used in educational settings that serve birth to eight years old. In our area we hear the term - early childhood developmental delayss
speech and/or language imparment (SLI)
children with a communication disorder, including language impairment, that affects their educational performances. this term typically abbreviated as SLI, which is not to be confused with Specific Language ImpairmentS
Specific Learning Disabiltiy
refers to children with difficulty understanding or using spoken or written language, which affects their reading, writing, spelling, math, or other areas
what kinds of language skills are needed for success in the classroom?
oral language:
- academic talk
- the hidden curriculum
- decontextualized language
- metalinguistic skills
- metacognitive skills and self-regulation
academic talk
-high level of control by the teacher
-questions with known answers
-precise academic vocabulary
-morphologically complex words
-passive sentences
-inferential language
the hidden curriculum
- unspoken set of rules and expectations about how to behave and communicate in the classroom
- not explicitly taught or verbalized (initial-response-evaluation)
- in many instances, difficulties with classroom discourse are more likely to be the trigger for special education referrals for students with DLD than academic failure
decontextualized language
-topics are outside direct environment
-may be outside their personal experience
- research shows that middle-class families in general engage in more interactions that include narrations about personal experiences, but there is great individual variation
metalinguistic skills
- defining words
- recognize synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
- sentence diagramming
- identifying parts of speech
- recognizing multiple meanings
metacognitive skills and self-regulation
- know what needs to be done, organize, plan, carry it out, evaluate
- reflect
- control impulses
- monitor one’s own comprehension
- these skills provided the foundation for executive functions