Language, thought and communication Flashcards
What is a schema?
A mental structure containing all the information we have about one aspect of the world
How did Piaget believe language depends on thought?
Children develop language by matching the correct words to their existing knowledge of the world
The child’s understanding of a concept comes first and then they learn how to express their understanding come first then language develops after
What did Piaget believe about young children’s ability to learn words?
While young children can be taught words without having a schema they can only understand them when they are ready
They can only understand concepts when they reach the right stage of cognitive development
When do children begin to speak?
Towards the end of their first year
What are the stages of development?
Sensorimotor stage
Pre-operational stage
Concrete operational stage
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