child language acquisiton

‘evaluate the idea that children learn language through play’

This view suggests when children learn best when they have an imaginative function with language an are experimental (could be through interaction or on own).

‘interaction rather than imitation is the key driver of children’s language development’

what can the children do and whats the most complicated thing they can do and where is it coming from. are there things they cant do and why

what does this mean

what aspect of language is it referring to

how does it relate to theories

this view suggests X rather than Y which may be evident in Z.

scaffolding, turn taking, why is child using lang (from adult or are they generating it on their own)

plan:

for

• Bruner LASS

• Vygotsky Scaffolding

• Catherine Snow play

• Chomsky LAD

against

• Skinner

This view suggests interaction plays a larger role in children acquiring language than exposure to language in their environment.

Skinner, a behaviourist, claimed that children acquire language through imitation of what is being said around them. However, this argument is flawed as it