Environmental enrichment and expressive language : a case study of a totally blind E.S.L. student

• Main Author: Sparrow, Janice Elaine
• Language: English
• Published: University of British Columbia 2010
• Subjects: English language > Study and teaching > Chinese speakers; Blind > Education; Expression in children
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/29593

This study investigates the acquisition of English in a nine year old totally blind student (Amanda) who has English-as-a Second Language (ESL). The study demonstrates the intricate relationship between language and interactive experiences. This case study will show the contrast in expressive language before and after a transition into a grade four class. In this classroom, Amanda was expected to participate and interact with her teacher and classmates. Data was collected on videotapes from I960-1967 and language samples were recorded from 1966-1990. Additional testing was also used to determine post transitional development. Language samples were analyzed and results of pre and post means of Mean Length of Utterance, Complete Sentence Usage, Function Word Usage, Braille Letter Recognition, and Braille Writing were determined. Results indicated that significant improvement occurred in Amanda's expressive language following transition into the grade four classroom. === Education, Faculty of === Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS), Department of === Graduate