Child Language Development Stages & Strategies
Child Language Development
1. Phonological Development
1. Scope:
- Phoneme: Sounds that can change the meaning of a word.
- Phonological System: System of sounds and meanings of a language.
2. Stages:
- Prelinguistic Phase (0-16 weeks): Cooing, disconnected sounds, laughter, crying.
- 16-30 weeks: Vocal play.
- 6 months: Reduplicated babbling (e.g., “bababa”).
- 10-14 months: Non-reduplicated babbling and echolalia.
- 14+ months: Slow progression of word production.
Linguistic Phase: Progressive adaptation of the articulatory
Read MoreConstructivism in Education: Principles, Theories, and Applications
Constructivism in Education
Principles of Constructivism
Constructivism is a learning theory that emphasizes the learner’s active role in constructing knowledge. Key principles include:
- Active Learning: Students actively build their understanding by connecting new information to their existing knowledge.
- The Role of Prior Knowledge: Learning is influenced by the learner’s prior experiences and understanding.
- Facilitator Role of the Teacher: The teacher guides and supports the learning process rather
Child Development Theories & Pedagogical Influences
Cognitive Development Theories
Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
Sensorimotor Stage (0-24 months)
- Substage 1 (0-1 month)
- Substage 2 (1-4 months)
- Substage 3 (4-8 months)
- Substage 4 (8-12 months)
- Substage 5 (12-18 months)
- Substage 6 (18-24 months)
Preoperational Stage (2-7 years)
- Preconceptual Thinking (2-4 years)
- Intuitive Thinking (4-7 years)
Criticisms of Piaget’s Theory
- Limited attention to individual knowledge and internal processes.
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Assumptions
- Social and historical factors
Child Language Development Stages & Theories
Child Language Development: Stages and Theories
Stages of Language Development (0-6 years)
Year 1 to 2: First Words and Word Combinations
This stage begins with the pronunciation of the first recognizable words, such as “mama” and “dada.” These are often followed by “word-phrases,” where a single word expresses a complete thought. As the child progresses through the year, they start combining two words and using basic prepositions, articles, and possessives. Simple noun-verb and noun-adjective combinations
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Definitions
Deficiency:
Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure. It can be motor, visual, or generalized, but there are always muscular deficiencies. We can talk about deficiency and disability.
Disability:
Restriction or absence (due to a deficiency) of the capacity to perform an activity in the manner or within the margin considered normal for a human being. It is an individual’s disadvantageous situation, a consequence of a deficiency or disability that limits
Read MoreAlternative Methods of Education
Introduction
This document explores alternative methods of education, focusing on their characteristics, principles, and practical applications. It examines the role of the educator, the learner, and the educational environment in fostering personal growth and development.
Characteristics of Alternative Methods
- Understanding the individual learner’s needs and characteristics.
- Guiding the learner on their path.
- Nurturing and supporting the learner’s development.
- Recognizing the social and cultural context