Education & Teaching
Connections to Speech
Using information from class discussions, textbooks, websites, and/or journals, create a project in any of the following formats (only select one, you don’t need to do all of them).
PowerPoint Presentation: Must be at least 7 slides, keep the font, size, and color consistent. Do not copy and paste directly from your sources.
Written report: Must be in MLA or APA format and needs to have an introduction, body paragraphs , conclusion, and works cited
Online portfolio: Can be a blog, newsletter, online presentation, ect
Video recording: The duration doesn’t matter as long as all the points have been thoroughly discussed.
Other Choice: If you select a different way of doing the project you must notify me at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline for approval. You must include the following information:1. Definition of exceptionality: Select ONLY ONE of the following exceptionalities listed and explain at least 3 salient characteristics that are often associated with your chosen exceptionality.(Minimum 1 paragraph. if you are doing a written report, please include an introduction before discussing your chosen exceptionality)
Dyslexia
Hyperlexia
LD (Learning Disabilities)
ID (Intellectual Disabilities)
SSD (Speech Sound Disorders)
DLD (Developmental Language Disorders)
2. Connections to Speech. Language, and Literacy:(Minimum 2 paragraphs. If doing a PowerPoint, please make at least 1 slide for challenges and 1 slide for literacy)
Describe at least 3 challenges or symptoms that may impact the development of their speech and language skills.
Explain at least 2 reading and literacy problems that may occur with this population.
3. Evidence-based strategies (Minimum 1 paragraph for each strategy (3 paragraphs total). If using PowerPoint, please describe each strategy in a separate slide)
Name, describe, and discuss at least 2 evidence-based strategies that can be used either in the classroom or at home.
Name, describe, and discuss at least 1 evidence-based strategy focused on literacy development.
4. Related websites and/or resources
A bibliography must be included with at least 3 out of the 5 sources listed below.
Peer-reviewed journal article
Academic website
Multimedia Resource (Video interview, podcast, Q & A, etc)
Interview
Textbooks
5. Grammar & Mechanics
Check for grammar and punctuation (You’d be surprised how many students still begin their sentences with a lowercase letter)
Keep the font size and style consistent
Do not copy and paste from another source (If you copy and paste, you will not receive a grade for that portion of the project, and will result in a deduction of points from your overall score)