Theoretical perspectives that promotes language acquisition
by Freda Spillman-Jackson
1. Action Points
1.1. Theorist - Skinner
1.2. Encourage children to communicate by repetition and imitation such as finger plays and songs
2. Prioritize Ideas
2.1. High Priority
2.2. Medium Priority
2.3. Low Priority
3. Cognitive Perspective
3.1. Theorist - Piaget
3.1.1. Goal 1
3.1.2. Goal 2
3.2. language is acquired as maturation occurs and cognitive competenies develop.
3.2.1. Session Rule 1
3.2.2. Session Rule 2
3.3. Language is acquired as maturation occurs and cognitive competencies develop.
4. Interationist Perspective
4.1. Theorist - Vygotsky
4.2. Builds on each of the other perspective of language development.
5. Navist Perspective
5.1. Emphasizes inborn or innate human capabilities
5.1.1. Theorist -- Chomsky
5.1.2. Healthy infants are able to learn any of the worlds languages.