social interactionist Flashcards
who suggested the SIT
bruner in 1983
what did bruner suggest
although children have a genetic predisposition for language, interaction with others is of vital importance in developing language skills
what does LASS stand for
language acquisition support system
what is the LASS
caregivers build a scaffold that helps children to develop language. the scaffolding acts as a support whilst the childs language is developing. the scaffolding can be progressively reduced as their language develops
what 3 aspects does SIT focus on
importance of conversations. routines of interaction and the role of CDS
what did Vygotsky propose
scaffolding is proposed by a more knowledgable other (MKO). they provide guidance to enable the child to learn skills within their zone of proximal development
what is ZPD
as a childs competance of language grows, so does their zone of proximal development to encompass new challenges
what did bruner say about the importance of interactions
children learn language through a desire to communicate with those around them and that language development depends on social interactions.
what characteristics of CDS did Rhoades add
short and simple sentances
focus on the childs actions
repetition
pausing between words
high interrogatives and imperatives
what did the ‘jim’ case study find
he was a hearing son of 2 deaf parents. they made him watch tv to learn language however this exposure wasnt enough as he was without verbal interaction. he used incorrect syntax.
when acquiring a speech therapist, his language improved significantly
what did carpetner et al find
found a positive correlation between parent - child social intertactions and language skills which suggests that iinteraction is important in childrens language development
