GCU ECS570 Week 2 Discussion

DQ 1

A teacher is required to understand child development.  Why is understanding the typical patterns of speech development relevant to an early childhood educator?  Explain how this knowledge will be used as you develop your lesson plans in the classroom.

DQ 2

Children’s literature can be used to foster a child’s early speech development.  Name two children’s books you could use in your classroom to build a child’s articulation skills and language development.  Describe how the books you reference can enhance your instruction in these areas.