Language Development

Question 1

Chomsky

Answer 1

LAD - Language Development Device

• people are born with innate, instinctive, biological ability to learn language

Universal Grammar - all languages have structures, patterns, and rules (grammar)

Question 2

Skinner

Answer 2

Operant conditioning

• child learns language based on reinforcement
• associates words with meanings
• learn language through imitating, prompting, shaping
• correct utterances are positively reinforced

Question 3

Imitation

Answer 3

• child asks for something and sibling imitates by asking for same thing

Question 4

Prompting

Answer 4

• asking a child if they want something to create a behavior

Question 5

Shaping

Answer 5

• affirm a child’s response and refine in order to create a desired behavior

Question 6

Vygotsky’s Theory

Answer 6

Social Cultural Approach

• language develops through social interaction
• culture plays role in language development
• children need interpersonal interactions with others
  ZPD - zone of proximal development
  MKO - more knowledgeable other
  Scaffolding - supporting, facilitating the process of learning