Language development Flashcards
What is the role of input in language development?
Input refers to the language children hear from adults and plays a crucial role in language development.
How do adults respond to a child’s expressive language?
Adults respond to a child’s expressive language by using exaggerated intonation patterns, clear sound production, and pauses to facilitate understanding.
What is corrective input in language development?
Corrective input involves recasts, where adults preserve some of the child’s words but introduce a change immediately after the utterance to provide a model for correct language usage.
How do adults adapt their language in terms of vocabulary for children?
Adults use vocabulary that is concrete rather than abstract, focused on the here and now, and responsive to the needs and interests of the child.
What are some characteristics of grammatically well-formed language for children?
Grammatically well-formed language for children includes shorter utterances and follows the rules of grammar.
How do adults facilitate attention and focus during language interactions with children?
Adults adapt their non-verbal communication (NVC) and spoken language by using proximity, eye contact, and other techniques to enhance attention and focus during language interactions with children.
