This free online course explores the characteristics and theories of language development in children. This course researches the definition of ‘language’ and the various theories of language development. We examine terminologies, such as the concept of ‘phonology’ and its relationship to language. The course will then explain various factors influencing children's language development at an early age. In addition, we will explore the different language activities in preschool and at home that promote childhood language development.
| Course Category | Child Development, Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss the important social function that language has in transmitting social values to future generations • Summarise different theories of language development and their features • Explain characteristics of children's language development in its early ages • Outline the characteristics of receptive and expressive language skills • Discuss the impact of socioeconomic conditions and the environment on children's language development • Summarise the importance of bilingualism and its effects on language development • Describe different causes of language and speech disorders • Explain how speech therapy aims to promote and develop age-appropriate learning |
| Course Code | 5075 |
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