A Coursebook on Language Disorders in Children

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Reviewer: Lynn S. Bliss, PhD(Wayne State University)
Description: This is a coursebook which is designed to provide basic information regarding childhood language disorders, as a companion to a standard textbook and to lecture material in this field of study. It provides material concerning terminology and symptomatology relevant to the following areas: specific language impairment; language disorders of mental retardation, autism, hearing impairment, and brain injury: cultural diversity with respect to language impairment; and the assessment and treatment of childhood language impairments. The author acknowledges that much of the information is based on several current textbooks.
Purpose: The purpose of this coursebook is to provide introductory information to students in order to enable them to process classroom material effectively and to be relatively unhindered with detailed note taking. The author emphasizes that a coursebook is designed to represent a teaching tool and a companion to standard modes of instruction such as textbooks and lectures. The purpose is also to assist Instructors by presenting basic information and saving time and effort in course preparation.
Audience: The intended audience is students who are enrolled in an introductory course in childhood language disorders. The material is adequately geared to their level. Although the author is not an expert, he has summarized the basic information in this field of study.
Features: The information is presented in short paragraphs with terms in boldface print and concise descriptions of terms, characteristics, and procedures. The writing is clear and well organized. Space is provided for class notes obtained in lectures or discussions. Additional space is offered for special assignments presented by the instructor. Study questions are located at the end of each chapter.
Assessment: The usefulness of this coursebook will depend on the pedagogical style of individual instructors. Some professors will find that the material in the coursebook format provides basic information for students and enables them to process classroom material effectively without a burden of excessive note taking. Others will find that current textbooks will serve a similar purpose and that this coursebook is redundant. Students will not benefit from this book without lectures and additional readings. Professors will need to assess the purposes and methods of instruction to determine whether they will adopt this coursebook as a supplement to current texts and additional readings.

Lynn S. Bliss

This is a coursebook which is designed to provide basic information regarding childhood language disorders, as a companion to a standard textbook and to lecture material in this field of study. It provides material concerning terminology and symptomatology relevant to the following areas: specific language impairment; language disorders of mental retardation, autism, hearing impairment, and brain injury: cultural diversity with respect to language impairment; and the assessment and treatment of childhood language impairments. The author acknowledges that much of the information is based on several current textbooks. The purpose of this coursebook is to provide introductory information to students in order to enable them to process classroom material effectively and to be relatively unhindered with detailed note taking. The author emphasizes that a coursebook is designed to represent a teaching tool and a companion to standard modes of instruction such as textbooks and lectures. The purpose is also to assist Instructors by presenting basic information and saving time and effort in course preparation. The intended audience is students who are enrolled in an introductory course in childhood language disorders. The material is adequately geared to their level. Although the author is not an expert, he has summarized the basic information in this field of study. The information is presented in short paragraphs with terms in boldface print and concise descriptions of terms, characteristics, and procedures. The writing is clear and well organized. Space is provided for class notes obtained in lectures or discussions. Additional space is offered for special assignments presented by theinstructor. Study questions are located at the end of each chapter. The usefulness of this coursebook will depend on the pedagogical style of individual instructors. Some professors will find that the material in the coursebook format provides basic information for students and enables them to process classroom material effectively without a burden of excessive note taking. Others will find that current textbooks will serve a similar purpose and that this coursebook is redundant. Students will not benefit from this book without lectures and additional readings. Professors will need to assess the purposes and methods of instruction to determine whether they will adopt this coursebook as a supplement to current texts and additional readings.

Booknews

Provides a lecture outline for a course on children's language disorders, with space for student notes, study questions and answer spaces, and exercises to complete. Lists major concepts, theories, practices, and definitions in units on specific language impairment, mental retardation, autism, hearing impairment, brain injury, cultural diversity, and assessment and treatment methods. Can be used as both a teaching and a learning tool in conjunction with a standard textbook No index. Wire spiral binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody