Phonological development Flashcards
1
Q
What is phonological development?
A
How children acquire the sounds of English.
2
Q
First stage? When are they made?
A
Biological Noises, 0-8 weeks old.
3
Q
Second stage? When are they made?
A
Cooing and Laughing, 6-8 weeks old.
4
Q
Third stage?
A
Vocal Play.
5
Q
Fourth stage? When are they made?
A
Babbling, around 6 months old.
6
Q
Fifth stage? When are they made?
A
Melodic Utterance, 9-18 months old.
7
Q
When do babies recognise the sound of their mother’s voice?
A
From birth - this settles at 3 days. Being in the womb helps baby recognise rhythm of mother’s speech.
8
Q
What are the two types of babbling?
A
Reduplicated and variegated.
9
Q
What is the difference between babbling and melodic utterance?
A
Babbling is more experimental whereas melodic utterance is a deliberate attempt at communication.
