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| Human's have an inbuilt capacity to acquire language. Key theorists - Noam Chomsky and Eric Lenneburg |
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| Language is acquired through imitation and reinforcement. Key theorists - B.F Skinner |
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| Child Language is developed through interaction with adults. Key theorists - Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky |
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| Language acquisition is part of a wider development of understanding that develops. Key theorists - Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget |
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Nativist
- Language acquisition device (LAD), suggests the brain has the inbuilt capacity to learn language
- Universal Grammar, the explanation that all languages have the principles of grammar despite surface differences |
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Cognitive
-Cognitive development, Says children are active learners who use their environment and social actions to shape their language. Links linguistic development to understanding of the concepts surrounding the words – suggesting that children cannot be taught before they are ready |
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Social interactionist/Cognitive
-Sociodramatic play, says that play is linked to cognitive and social development. Children use props at first and later imagination in their play to explore the enviroment. Children roleplay adult behaviour and practice using formulaic, field specific lexis |
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Social interactionist
- Language Acquisition Support System (LASS), says children's interaction with adults supports language development. In particular ritualised activities like mealtimes, bedtimes and reading books
-Scaffolding, relates to the way that adult's support of a child is withdrawn as they learn the skills and can manage on their own |
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