Junior Oral Language Screening Tool
J.O.S.T. is a screening tool that has been compiled for teachers who require more information on children’s oral language.
Interpreting data from the JOST
The JOST is a useful screening tool to determine if Year 1 to 3 learners require a language enrichment programme or a referral to a GSE Speech-Language Therapist.
The following is a suggested process for interpreting the data from the JOST. In addition to administration of the JOST, complete the Grammar Checklist (Appendix 4) from the Language Sample component of the JOST and teacher observations anecdotal notes.
JOST
Junior Oral Language Screening Tool
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Very few correct responses in each section…
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Some correct responses in each section…
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Most responses are correct in each section…
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Seek advice from the GSE Speech-Language Therapist
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Monitor in an oral language enrichment programme (e.g. “Talk to Learn”)
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Language enriched classroom programme
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If still concerned seek advice from the GSE Speech-Language Therapist
Adapted from: SES (2000). Communicate to Participate Resource Kit