1 Evidence of language and communication will be observed by your assessor every time a direct observation is made, as we cannot separate it from the daily routine.
* Ensure it is cross-referenced from other units.
2 You need to have knowledge of the stages of language and communication development.
* Draw a chart indicating ages and stages of language development, indicating progression from birth through crying, to word sounds, to expected vocabulary in the early years at school. Also include non-verbal communication and its importance in development.
* In your discussions with parents, ask about the child's language development and share with them the activities taking place in the setting which aid language and communication development.
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