Language Concepts And Development Theories Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Receptive Language
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The ability to understand what we hear or read.
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Expressive Language
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The ability to express thoughts using spoken or written words.
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B.F. Skinner’s Theory
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We learn language by copying others and being rewarded or corrected (behaviourism).
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Noam Chomsky’s Theory
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We are born with the ability to learn language – called the LAD (Language Acquisition Device).
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Jean Piaget’s Theory
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We are born with the ability to learn language – called the LAD (Language Acquisition Device).
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Lev Vygotsky’s Theory
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We learn language through social interaction and help from others (scaffolding and ZPD).
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Tabula Rasa (Skinner)
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The idea that babies are born like a blank slate, ready to learn from the environment.
