Theoretical Perspective

1. B.F Skinner Behaviorists

1.1. Operant conditioning

1.2. Learning is based on stimuli and responses that occur in the environment

2. J. Piaget Cognitive Developmentalists

2.1. Language builds as we grow.

2.2. Stages: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational and Formal Operational

3. N. Chomsky Nativists

3.1. Nature vs. Nurture

3.2. We are born with the ability to aquire language

4. L. Vygotsky Interactionists

4.1. Communicating with the world around us is how we learn our language

4.1.1. Sub Idea 1

4.1.2. Sub Idea 2

4.2. Adults are important in communication