Environmental Factors (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Environmental factors in language acquisition
Environmental factors in language acquisition
External influences shaping child's linguistic development
Primary environment for first language encounter
Primary environment for first language encounter
The family home
Rich language environment characteristics
Rich language environment characteristics
Frequent conversations, diverse vocabulary, meaningful interactions
Language children benefit most from
Language children benefit most from
Language directed at them (child-directed speech/motherese)
Socioeconomic status (SES)
Socioeconomic status (SES)
Family's economic & social position in society
Input quality in language learning
Input quality in language learning
Richness, complexity & diversity of language child hears
Quality vs quantity principle
Quality vs quantity principle
Responsive, engaging input > large amounts of passive language
Scaffolding approach in language
Scaffolding approach in language
Using language slightly above child's current level with support
Interactive vs passive screen use
Interactive vs passive screen use
Interactive (video calls, co-viewing) benefits; passive doesn't
Metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children
Metalinguistic awareness in bilingual children
Understanding language as a system that can be analysed