Children's Language Development: Theorists (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What is Bruner's theory of child language development called?
What is Bruner's theory of child language development called?
Interactionist theory
What does LASS stand for in Bruner's theory?
What does LASS stand for in Bruner's theory?
Language Acquisition Support System
Which technique involves caregivers restating children's utterances in more sophisticated forms?
Which technique involves caregivers restating children's utterances in more sophisticated forms?
Reformulation
What do children learn through everyday routines like bath time and mealtimes?
What do children learn through everyday routines like bath time and mealtimes?
Turn-taking & pragmatic expectations
What is joint attention?
What is joint attention?
Adult & child focus on same object together
From whose work did Bruner adapt the concept of scaffolding?
From whose work did Bruner adapt the concept of scaffolding?
Vygotsky
Which aspect of language does Bruner's theory explain particularly well?
Which aspect of language does Bruner's theory explain particularly well?
Pragmatic skills development
What limitation challenges Bruner's theory about scaffolding being essential?
What limitation challenges Bruner's theory about scaffolding being essential?
Some cultures don't use CDS or scaffolding
When a child says 'car' and an adult responds 'Yes, a big red car!', this demonstrates which process?
When a child says 'car' and an adult responds 'Yes, a big red car!', this demonstrates which process?
Expanding child utterances
What research evidence supports Bruner's theory?
What research evidence supports Bruner's theory?
Responsive caregivers = faster development