Speech and Language Exceptionalities
This website will explore the issue of speech and language exceptionalities. Specifically it will look at English language learners (ELL), receptive and expressive language disorders, and speech disorders. We will further break down speech disorders into 2 main types which are articulation and fluency disorders.
According to Alberta Education, communication disabilities are listed as a code 57. Since this disability is listed under the 50's, it is considered mild to moderate. Under the umbrella of a communication disorder are receptive and expressive language disorders, and speech disorders. English language learners aren't listed as a disability because these students are the ones that are just beginning to learn the English language. The acronym ESL (English as a second language) is being replaced by ELL (English language learners) as our classrooms are becoming more multicultural and many students already know multiple languages. Like students with communication disorders, students who are ELL may require alternate strategies and resources, that we have provided.
Also included in this website are activities that honor diversity in the classroom, that teachers can use to raise awareness about differences between students that they may have. Hopefully these activities will help promote inclusion and understanding between students.
This website will explore the issue of speech and language exceptionalities. Specifically it will look at English language learners (ELL), receptive and expressive language disorders, and speech disorders. We will further break down speech disorders into 2 main types which are articulation and fluency disorders.
According to Alberta Education, communication disabilities are listed as a code 57. Since this disability is listed under the 50's, it is considered mild to moderate. Under the umbrella of a communication disorder are receptive and expressive language disorders, and speech disorders. English language learners aren't listed as a disability because these students are the ones that are just beginning to learn the English language. The acronym ESL (English as a second language) is being replaced by ELL (English language learners) as our classrooms are becoming more multicultural and many students already know multiple languages. Like students with communication disorders, students who are ELL may require alternate strategies and resources, that we have provided.
Also included in this website are activities that honor diversity in the classroom, that teachers can use to raise awareness about differences between students that they may have. Hopefully these activities will help promote inclusion and understanding between students.