Language Disorders

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that language disorders occur when the communication of the child places him or her significantly behind his or her peers in the acquisition of speech or language skills, such as stuttering, phonological disorders or an impairment in the ability to understand or use words in context, both verbally and non-verbally. The author describes the use of computer technology for word processing, communication and the development of sophisticated devices to help students with specific learning and emotional disorders keep up with their non-disabled peers. The paper outlines a procedure for managing the use of a classroom computer.

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Introduction
Language Disorders
Language Disorders in the Classroom
Technology and Language Disorders
Classroom Management

From the Paper:

"There are a number of elements teachers should consider in adapting the classroom for technology to aid students with language disorders. It is noted that time spent on planning will pay off when it comes to integrating technology into the classroom. For one thing, it can be very important where the computer is located, and it should be placed close to the teacher's desk, facing away from other pupils to avoid distractions and to facilitate the teacher who is monitoring the pupil's work on the computer. The teacher will want to keep a check on the pupil's use of the computer and so should set up a monitoring system with a pupil sign-in sheet or a checklist to be ticked off at the end of the session."

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