Theorists Flashcards
What is Noam Chomsky’s theory about language learning?
Chomsky’s Theory
He believes in an innate brain mechanism that enables everyone to learn language.
What is the Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?
Chomsky’s Theory
The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) is a concept proposed by Chomsky that suggests we are pre-programmed to acquire language.
What is universal grammar?
Chomsky’s Theory
Chomsky believes that although languages are different, we have universal grammar.
What is the instrumental function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Fulfil a need
Example: ‘want milk’
What is the regulatory function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Influence the behaviour of others
Example: ‘pick up’
What is the interactional function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Develop and maintain social relationships
Example: ‘love you’
What is the personal function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Convey individual opinions, ideas and personal identity
Example: ‘me like Charlie and Lola’
What is the representational function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Convey facts and information
Example: ‘it’s hot’
What is the imaginative function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Create an imaginary world and may be seen in play predominantly
Example: ‘me shopkeeper’
What is the heuristic function of speech?
Haliday’s Theory
Learn about the environment
Example: ‘wassat?’
What are Piaget’s stages of development
Piaget’s Theory
- Sensorimotor
- Pre-Operational
- Concrete Operational
- Formal Operational
Bruner’s Theory
Social Interactionism
- Child directed speech
- LASS
Vygotsky’s theory
- Scaffolding
- ZPD
- MKO
