Children's Language Development: Theory (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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Which psychologist is primarily associated with Social Constructivism?
Which psychologist is primarily associated with Social Constructivism?
Lev Vygotsky
What are More Knowledgeable Others (MKOs)?
What are More Knowledgeable Others (MKOs)?
People with greater linguistic ability
What does the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) represent?
What does the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) represent?
Gap between independent & assisted ability
Which is an example of scaffolding in language development?
Which is an example of scaffolding in language development?
Recasting a child's utterance correctly
What function does private speech serve for children?
What function does private speech serve for children?
Helps plan actions & solve problems
What is the correct progression of language according to Vygotsky?
What is the correct progression of language according to Vygotsky?
Social → private → inner speech
What aspect of language does Social Constructivism explain particularly well?
What aspect of language does Social Constructivism explain particularly well?
Pragmatic skills like turn-taking
Which limitation applies to Social Constructivism?
Which limitation applies to Social Constructivism?
Doesn't explain overgeneralization errors
How does Vygotsky say children learn language?
How does Vygotsky say children learn language?
Through social interaction with others
How does Vygotsky's view differ from Piaget's?
How does Vygotsky's view differ from Piaget's?
Vygotsky saw language as social