Language Development 23/11/2018 2005
Introduction Language –what is it? It is a way of communicating It is made up of meaningful sound, symbols, gestures. It has rules It is creative and expressive 23/11/2018 2005
Theorists Chomsky-language acquisition device (LAD); the instinct for language Vygotsky and Bruner-link between language and cognitive development 23/11/2018 2005
Components of communication Expressive-language we use Receptive-language we understand Listening Facial expression and body language Reading and writing Drawing and painting Sign language 23/11/2018 2005
Stages of language develpopment Pre-linguistic stage-babbling, patterns of communication Linguistic stage-words, holophrases, telegraphic speech Learning the grammatical rules 23/11/2018 2005
Speaking more than one Bi lingualism-two languages Multi lingualism-many languages 23/11/2018 2005
Causes of language delay Physical conditions Learning difficulties Hearing impairments Shyness Lack of stimulation Multi lingualism Abuse 23/11/2018 2005
Signs of language delay Lack of response Looking intently at speaker’s mouth Appearing unconnected Lack of interest in what is going on Appearing to be ignoring you Not doing what they are told Mispronouncing names and words 23/11/2018 2005
Good practice Make eye contact Allow time to think and speak Do not interrupt or finish sentences Listen to children Correct grammar etc by echoing back to the child Speak clearly and correctly Ask open questions Be sensitive Use opportunities to extend vocabularly 23/11/2018 2005
Ages and stages 23/11/2018 2005