Teaching reading to teach talking – the importance of literacy for all

My early research was inspired by a parent telling me that his daughter with Down syndrome could read from the age of 3 years and reading had developed her spoken language. We showed that he was right in our first study with preschoolers and since then, we and other researchers have greatly advanced our knowledge of the reading abilities of children with Down syndrome. This work enables us to refine the way we teach reading. However, books are equally important for readers and for non-readers as book reading also teaches spoken language and enables the most delayed to share their world with 'personal' books. This workshop is for all ages and abilities. I will share effective ways to teach reading and ensure comprehension. I will also stress how reading activities and shared book reading can be designed to develop spoken language and how to make and use personal books.

Topic(s): Education
Presenter(s): Sue Buckley
Session#: NDSC2401-406
Session Length: 90 minutes
Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
Date: Jul 27, 2024

Add To Cart

This session is part of a track.
It is included in the following track packages:

Presenters

Sue Buckley

Resources

You must be logged in and have purchased access to this course to view/download the handouts.

Question about formats

< Back to 52nd NDSC Annual Convention

Teaching reading to teach talking – the importance of literacy for all

Add To Cart

Presenters

Sue Buckley

Resources

Browse sessions in this event