Class Fee $160.80  course materials

Course Title

From Oral Motor Readiness to Language Learning:
Supporting Speech Readiness in the Preschool Classroom

Lecturer

Dr Cheng Wan-Ni

Lecturer’s Profile

Dr Cheng Wanni has extensive experience in preschool Chinese language education and teacher training. She specializes in language development, multilingual pedagogy, and innovative classroom tools. Her recent work focuses on supporting highly sensitive children through responsive teaching strategies.

Course Overview

This course focuses on speech readiness in early childhood education and explores how oral motor readiness supports speech, pronunciation, and language learning in preschool classrooms. Grounded in early language development, the course examines the role of oral motor awareness in preparing children for clear speech production and meaningful language use.

Rather than adopting a therapeutic approach, this programme is designed for teachers and emphasises developmentally appropriate classroom practices. Participants will learn how to support children’s speech readiness through purposeful oral activities, sound exploration, and interactive language experiences embedded in daily teaching routines.

Through demonstrations, case examples, and guided practice, teachers will discover how oral motor readiness can be integrated naturally into storybook reading, songs, and everyday classroom interactions. The course also supports teachers in observing children’s speech-related behaviours and adjusting teaching strategies to encourage greater verbal participation and clearer pronunciation.

This professional development programme is suitable for preschool educators, language teachers, and early childhood professionals seeking practical strategies to strengthen speech and language learning within classroom contexts.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the relationship between oral motor readiness and children’s speech and language learning.

2. Identify key indicators of speech readiness in preschool classroom contexts.

3. Apply classroom-based strategies that support pronunciation and language expression.

4.  Design teaching interactions that encourage children’s active speech participation.

Take-home Course Resources

1. Speech Readiness Teaching Toolkit

Includes teaching tools, story-based activities, and play-based strategies to support speech readiness, pronunciation, and language learning in preschool classrooms.

2. Assessment & Application

Speech Readiness Observation Framework

A classroom-based observation and reflection tool to support instructional planning and adjustment.

Course Flow