ABLL2405: Reading the Research: The Power of Language Nutrition for Children
During this offering, participants will read an article about “Language Nutrition;” a term created to describe language exposure that is rich in quality and quantity and delivered in the context of social interactions and how the language environment in which children grow up plays a significant role in shaping their cognitive abilities, language skills, and academic achievements.
The citation for the article read within this course is:
Zauche, L. H., Mahoney, A. D., Thul, T. A., Zauche, M. S., Weldon, A. B., & Stapel-Wax, J. L. (2017). The power of language nutrition for children’s brain development, health, and future academic achievement. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 31(4), 493-503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.01.007
Learner Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concept of Language Nutrition and its importance in early childhood development.
- Identify strategies for engaging in language-rich interactions with children, including the significance of conversational turns.
Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists; Speech-Language Pathology Assistants; and Students
Course Outline:
- Introduction (1195 words)
- Reading (8808 words)
- Discussion and Application (1401 words)
- Quiz (475 words)
- Evaluation (314 words)
Satisfactory Completion: Quiz/Exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Presenter Bio & Disclosures: Suzanne Fabel, CCC-SLP, CAGS, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and supervisor with over twenty years of experience. She has worked with hundreds of Speech-Language Pathologists, clients, and caregivers in the New York City area. Her current mission is to empower Spotlight Professional Learning readers to thrive personally and professionally through life-long learning.
Financial: Suzanne Fabel receives a commission for products and resources purchased through SpotlightPL.com. Suzanne is also a salaried employee of the New York City Public Schools. Nonfinancial: Suzanne Fabel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Program History and CE Information: Content origination date: August 20, 2024End date: December 31, 2024
Please email Suzanne@SpotlightPL.com for accommodations, cancellations, and refunds.
