LEAPing on with language: An on-line language programme to support classroom teachers and parents of primary school children (aged 5–11 years). (May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clare Allen, M; Kendrick, Andrew; Archbold, Sue; Harrigan, Suzanne
• Is Part Of: Cochlear implants international. Volume 15:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: S36
• Page End: S38
• Publication Date: 2014-05
• Subjects: Cochlear implants -- Periodicals; 617.882
• DOI: 10.1179/1467010014Z.000000000169
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1467-0100

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The Leaping on with Language programme provides a combination of strategies and activities to accelerate children's spoken language use from simple sentences to complex language. Using a conversational philosophy it expands the building blocks of language (vocabulary, grammar, speech), whilst emphasising the importance of developing independent social communication and acknowledging a child's developing self esteem and self identity between the ages of 4–11. Three pilot projects evaluated the programme with a total of 51 delegates. The outcomes were hugely positive. Changes in behaviour were reported from the 3rd pilot 1 month later. Comments regarding the length of training, practical strategies and more film clips were implemented. Leaping on with language is now a free to access resource available on line.</p> </abstract>