Sound Symbols Speaking and Reading Approach

摘要

This invention offers a unique multisensory, linguistically-based approach and for simultaneously facilitating instruction in speaking and reading skills. The approach incorporates unique methods, strategies, procedures, processes, materials, items, tools, and kit components for the teaching of speaking and reading using auditory, verbal, visual, gestural, proprioceptive, tactile, and kinesthetic treatment of sounds (spoken and read) and means of presenting said sounds. Speech sounds, combinations of speech sounds, and sound patterns, are uniquely presented in spoken, visual, and written forms. This invention introduces integrated components that contain new concepts and new ways of teaching and learning about sounds. These components which incorporate the various aspects of the invention include: the Sound Symbols Sound Circle; the Sound Symbols Visual Prompts; the Sound Symbols Consonant Chart; the Sound Symbols Vowel Chart; the Sound Symbols Tracking Form; the Sound Symbols Feedback System; the Sound Prosody concept; and the Sound Symbols Processes, Procedures, Strategies, and Activities. The Sound Symbols processes, procedures, strategies and activities apply to the learning and use of sounds in reading. Specific processes, procedures, strategies and activities also apply to use of the Sound Symbols Sound Circle. Included in the invention are associated materials and tools that address specific processes, procedures and related instructional aspects of the invention pertaining to speaking, reading, writing, spelling, and use of feedback (including external and internal feedback, self cueing, self-monitoring and self-correcting).;Visually, sounds are represented by unique hand, finger and arm positions, gestures and movements (in person and/or through various media) identified in the invention as “Sound Symbols Visual Prompts.” These Visual Prompts are paired with additional information, including: lip, tongue and orofacial positions and movements; with verbally produced and auditorily perceived sound productions; with written letters and aids that provide information on the target sounds; and with directions for forming the target sounds. The invention involves and is conveyed through the use of specific processes and procedures, through the use of directions, specific activities, and related supports or tools.