Topics Two to Twelve (choose this option after completing Topic One)

Have you completed Topic One and now you are ready to enrol in the full course?

Select this UPFRONT option and save $5.50 per topic (a total saving of $60).

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE LEARNING FORMAT OF TOPICS TWO TO TWELVE OF THE ARTICULATION SHORT COURSE?:

Topics Two to Twelve follows the same structure as Topic One. Each topic is broken down into the following parts of learning:

Part A:

Preparation Steps (items 1 - 3)

• Read the Handout (item 1)
• Watch the Video (item 2)
• Attempt the Worksheet (item 3)

PART B:

Main tutorial section of Topic One (items 4 - 6)

• Download the Activity Booklet (item 4)
• Download the Tutorial Booklet (item 5)
• Watch and Engage with the Tutorial via a pre-recorded video (item 6)

PART C:

Further learning and consolidation of new information (items 7 - 9)

• Access extension learning (item 7)
• Self-Mark and Reflect on Worksheet (item 8)
• Complete Topic Quiz then send in for feedback from speech pathologist, including email support to assist with achieving 100% accuracy on the quiz content (item 9)

FOR EACH TOPIC - receive a Certificate of Completion (item 10)

About the Course

The Articulation Short Course has been created for:

Early Childhood Educators, Early Intervention Workers, School Teachers, Support Staff, Disability Workers and Allied Health Assistants!

Parents, Carers and family members also very welcome!!

12 Topics:

The full Articulation Short Course consists of 12 Topics (Allow 1.5 to 3.0 hours per topic).

Articulation skills refer to the motor skills a person uses to pronounce the sounds of English. Also known as speech clarity , including how we produce individual vowel and consonant sounds with the mouth. Articulation refers to the way speech sounds are combined to form whole words.

Articulation difficulties impact on how easily a child or adult can be understood when speaking in sentences. Poor articulation may result in communication difficulties, social withdrawal or negative behaviour outbursts.

List of 12 Topics that are included in the Full Articulation Short Course

Topic One: Exploring Articulation Skills

How We Produce Speech Sounds With the Mouth and Larynx

Topic Two: Identifying Speech Sound Errors

Listen to Spoken Words and Identify Sound Error Patterns

Topic Three: Writing Down What We Hear

Document Pronunciation of Error Sounds in Words

Topic Four: Learning About Articulation Programs

Move Up and Down Steps and Prepare Contingencies

Topic Five: Delivering an Articulation Program

Work Effectively with Preschool Children (3 to 5 years)

Topic Six: Delivering an Articulation Program

Work Effectively with Early Primary Students (Kindy - Year 2)

Topic Seven: Delivering an Articulation Program

Work Effectively with Older School Students (Years 3 - 12)

Topic Eight: Delivering an Articulation Program

Adapt Strategies to Meet Needs of Students in Support Classes

Topic Nine: Using Finger Spelling to Help Speech Pronunciation

Assist Clients to Develop Articulation Skills

Topic Ten: Tips for Generalisation Once a New Sound is Correct

Help New Sounds Be Used in Everyday Speech

Topic Eleven: Programs for Sound Error Patterns

Learn How to use Minimal Pairs Approach to Sound Errors

Topic Twelve: Behaviour Strategies for Reluctant Learners

Make Articulation Skills Practice Enjoyable/Effective

Further information about the short course