Language Development as a Marker of Student Success: Important Concepts in Review (64901)

Session Information: Language Development and Literacy
Session Chair: Roxanne Belanger

Friday, January 6, 2023 (11:45)
Session: Session 2
Room: 321A
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation

All presentation times are UTC-10 (Pacific/Honolulu)

It is widely accepted that language skills support school readiness and predict later self-regulation and academic performance (Ramsook, Welsh, & Bierman, 2020). Although vocabulary is often discussed, some research has shown that the appropriate use of language in social contexts, or social communication skills, is also critical (Bishop, 1998). In this presentation, evidence-based concepts will be shared in order to better understand how early language development can shape future learning, academic success and social communication skills. The longitudinal contribution of risk and protective factors on language development will be presented. The characteristics of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) will be presented, affecting approximately 7% of all children and having a negative effect on writing, literacy, academic performance and future employment (Aguilar-Mediavilla et al., 2019; Cronin, 2017; Norbury et al., 2016; Tomblin et al., 1997). Finally, strategies to support language development and social communication skills will be presented in order to promote school readiness.

Authors:
Roxanne Bélanger, Laurentian University, Canada


About the Presenter(s)
Dr Roxanne Belanger is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Laurentian University in Canada

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Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00