Supporting Language Development: 0 – 5 years

Overview 

Supporting Language Development:  0 – 5 years (2 hours) – Certificate issued on completion 

This topic aims to provide an overview of children’s oral language, speech, and communication development across the ages of 0 – 5 focusing. It describes the anticipated typical development of these language skills and highlights when to seek help for children who may be at risk of missing important language milestones as they grow.  Strategies for identifying risks, how to seek support are also discussed along with providing positive practical steps for educators to take in supporting every child’s language development. 

Certificate of Completion awarded on completion of the course 

Learning Outcomes and Links to NQS 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Define language, speech and communication and describe the components of each. 
• Understand the typical oral language development trajectory for children aged from birth to five years. 
• Outline the signs that a child’s language development may be at risk and understand the steps to seeking help. 
• Provide strategies for supporting oral language development for every child. 

Links to NQS: QA1, QA5 and QA6; EYLF L/O 5 

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