ESSAY : Reflections on Language Development

Reading Reflections on Language Development- Emerging Literacy Development/ Activities

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Submodule 1.1-1.3

Summarize the Theories for Language Development:	Define Language Vocabulary: Phonology-Phonemes-Syntax- Semantics-Pragmatics-Consonant-Vowel-
List  the Infant’s Communitive Stages:	Activities to Enhance Language Development for Infants:       How can teachers assess the language development for infants:
List the Toddler’s  Development of Language Skills:	Activities to Enhance Language Development for Toddlers:       How can teachers assess the language development for toddlers:
List the Vocabulary Growth from Young Preschoolers to Older Preschoolers:	Activities to Enhance Language Development for Preschoolers:         How can teachers assess the language development for preschoolers:
What is the difference between expressive and receptive language?	Define Piaget’s (1952) terms assimilation and accommodations-

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Reading Reflections on Language Development- Emerging Literacy Development/ Activities

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Submodule 1.1-1.3

Summarize the Theories for Language Development: Behavioral Theory This theory posits that the environment influences language learning and that people’s behaviors are a reaction to external stimuli caused by operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is a process where the behaviors change with negative or positive reinforcement. Also, children learn language behaviors through imitation and support as well as copying adult behaviors.           Nativistic Theory: This theory argues that language is genetically transmitted, physiologically determined and innate. This statement means that children already have the genetic make-up of acquiring a language. Their behavior is activated when they are exposed to the language. The nativistic theory holds that children are born with the significant fundamentals of communication in their brains. Thus, they do not require any form of teaching. However, children are unable to use this capability in isolation fully. They must be in the presence of other humans. Social Interactionist Theory This theory focuses on the context and the environment through which a child learns a language. It stresses on the practicality of a language instead of the grammar, which in this case should come after. This theory holds that language is not inherent, but it progresses as the child negotiates with its environment. Thus, the context forms the basis for the vocabulary or background within which speaking is understandable and necessary. Cognitive Theory This theory proposes that children are only able to…

Define Language Vocabulary: Phonology- refers to the formation and usage of speech sounds to communicate language more clearly.Phonemes- refers to a group of various sounds that function the same in a particular languageSyntax- refers to a set of rules that are used to combine different words to formulate sentences.Semantics- refer to a component of language function relating to the understanding of phrases, word and sentences meaning as well as proper usage of the words while speaking.   Pragmatics- also known as social communication, is the way children use language in their social surroundings or setting. Consonant- this is a building …