Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Section 1: Discovering Sound

Section 2: Exploring Sound Makers

Section 3: Sound Detection

Section 4: Sound Recognition

Section 5: Finding Sound

Section 6: Volume and Pitch

Section 7: Rhythm and Sequencing

Section 8: Auditory Memory

Section 9: Listening to Spoken Language

Section 10: Listening Skills in the Curriculum

Section 11: Holiday Projects

Section 12: Listening Resources

Section 13: Sounds, Sound Makers and Musical Instruments

Appendix I: Record Sheet

Appendix II: Further Reading

Appendix III: Resources

About the Author

Diana Williams qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 1983, and worked in schools and nurseries with children who have communication difficulties. She developed a specialist knowledge in the field of hearing loss, and completed an MSc in Speech Therapy with Deaf People at City University, London, in 1992. Her other publications include the companion volume Early Visual Skills and the popular Working with Children’s Language. In 2002, she authored a word finding and categorising game named ‘Find the Link’ for individuals and group work. In addition to her clinical roles, Diana held a number of lecturing posts in higher education institutions, teaching and supporting a diverse range of students. After gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Education in 2004, she provided professional development activities for other lecturers and teachers as an Educational Developer. More recently she completed a BA(Hons) in Fine Art and a MA in Fine Art, and now focuses her time on arts education and arts practice.