input evaluation

Question 1

What is the significance of a language-rich environment for children?

Answer 1

It is unlikely that a child would learn to use language without a language-rich environment.

This is supported by studies like that of Bard and Sachs.

Question 2

Who conducted a study involving a child named Jim?

Answer 2

Bard and Sachs.

Jim was the hearing child of deaf parents.

Question 3

What method did Jim’s parents use to try to teach him language?

Answer 3

They tried to let him learn language by watching TV.

This method was passive and lacked interaction.

Question 4

At what age did Jim acquire language?

Answer 4

At age 5, when he started school.

This highlights the importance of social interaction in language development.

Question 5

What does Jim’s case demonstrate about language acquisition?

Answer 5

It proves the importance of social interaction and language development.

Passive learning methods were ineffective for Jim.

Question 6

In which cultures do adults not alter their speech when talking to children?

Answer 6

In cultures like Papua New Guinea and Samoa.

This challenges the necessity of Child Directed Speech (CDS) for language acquisition.

Question 7

True or False: Children in Papua New Guinea and Samoa acquire language at a normal rate despite adults not altering their speech.

Answer 7

True.

This raises questions about the role of CDS in language development.