Child Psych- Language Objectives #2

646- Child Psychology

Language Unit Objectives pgs. 194-199; 270-274

Ch. 7 pgs 194-199

1.     Explain aspects of Noam Chomsky’s nativism approach to language development. Include the role of the LAD. Criticisms?

2.     Explain aspects of B.F Skinner’s social learning theory. Criticisms.

3.     Explain the role of the brain’s hemispheres regarding language development.

4.     (Skip “Social Interactions” and “Prelinguistic Period” sections on pg 196)

5.     (Skip “Vocab development” on pg 197)

6.     Define child-directed speech.  How is it both helpful and “hurtful”?

7.     Identify several benefits of reading aloud to children.

Ch. 10 pgs 270-274

8.     Identify the vocab development of a 3 and 6 year old.

9.     Define fast mapping

10. Explain the grammar and syntax of a 3 year old.

11. Explain the grammar and syntax of a 4-5 year old.

12. Explain the grammar and syntax of a 5-7 year old.

13. Define pragmatics.

14. Define social speech.

15. What is private speech?

16. Explain both Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s viewpoints about private speech. Read box 10-2 on pg 272.

17. What percent of preschool children show language delays? Which gender is more likely to show delays?

18. What is the prognosis/ outcome for children with delayed language development?

19. Define emergent literacy.

20. What are several contributing factors to literacy?

21. (Skip pg 274)