CELF-4 Test Review- Final Draftdocx.pdf
The Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-Fourth Edition (CELF-4) is a standardized test designed to assess the presence of a language disorder or delay in children aged 5-21. Read More
Category: Language Difference
Language difference is used to describe instances in which an individual speaks a dialect or language other than Standard American English (SAE) and no language disorder or delay is present. Because this individual speaks a different dialect or language, his or her responses will present as errors in SAE though they may be grammatically correct in that person’s dialect or language. The “errors” are then due to language difference rather than a language disorder.
Research Text: Minority Students in Special and Gifted Education
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This article highlighted the role that evaluators play in perpetuating the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. When an evaluator uses assessment procedures, such as standardized tests, that are biased against students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, it results in typically developing students being placed in special education where they are much less likely to graduate from high school and college.
Relevant Research: Psychometric Review of Language and Articulation Tests for Preschool Children
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This was one of the first of many articles publishing research demonstrating the severe limitations of using commercially available child language tests when assessing children for speech and language disability. Read More
Model Eval: 3;5- AAE/SAE- Typically Developing
Henry is a 3 year, 5 month old child who speaks African American Vernacular English. He was recently placed in a foster home so there is little background information. Henry is descriptive and communicative during play.
Relevant Research: Cognitive Development of Bilingual Children
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This article examines the benefits and differences of bilingual children’s linguistic and cognitive development.
Report Writing: Language Background and Use
It is essential to get a thorough background of the child’s language development and acquisition, including exposure to other languages and dialects, in order to differentiate a disorder or delay from processes of normal second language acquisition. Here is an explanation of what the language background and use section should include. Read More
Understanding Assessment: Assessment Materials- Fast Mapping
Fast mapping is a type of novel word-learning, dynamic assessment used in evaluating preschool and school-aged children. Read More
