Field Experience : Language and Speech Disorders

Observe and collaborate with a certified K-5 classroom teacher about language and speech disorders and appropriate interventions.

Use your mentor teacher collaboration and classroom observations to examine the following:

• Types of learning disabilities and impairments experienced in professional practice and in the current classroom setting, to include autism, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, and speech and language impairment/articulation disorders.
• The effect of language impairment on social and academic skill development.
• Research-based instructional and classroom interventions for meeting the needs of students with language and speech impairments.
• Types of AAC or AT systems, including how those tools were integrated into instruction.
• Recommended resources or materials to meet the needs of students with language and speech disorders.

In 500-750 words, summarize and reflect upon your collaboration and observations. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

Support your work with 2-3 scholarly resources.

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