key factors that contribute to both first language development and second language development
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Write a 1750-2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer the questions for each bullet point. There should be sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.
This assignment requires ample observation of children/adult interaction in diverse settings. Observe children in any of the following settings: Preschool, day care, Boys and Girls Club, park or any play area located in malls, shopping areas, or home.
Create a Table: During your observations, tally the patterns of interaction you noticed for two of each type of language speakers (2 of each type). An example of the table layout has been provided.
| Patterns of
Interaction |
English Speakers
(a) |
Language other than English
(a) |
Bilingual
(evidence that both English and another language are used) (a) |
English Speakers
(b) |
Language other than English
(b) |
Bilingual
(evidence that both English and another language are used) (b) |
| Eye-Contact and shared experience | ||||||
| Communication loop | ||||||
| Child-directed speech | ||||||
| Verbal | ||||||
| Questioning | ||||||
| Linguistic Scaffolding | ||||||
| Median |
Write an essay
- Explain key factors that contribute to both first language development and second language development. Explicitly highlight similarities and differences.
- Summarize your observations highlighting the different types of language speakers and the patterns of interaction. Be sure to include specific information regarding communication between the adult and child. Provide specific dialogue/responses from both the adult and child to support the pattern of interaction you observed. Finally, analyze trends. Which patterns of interaction were more prevalent and which were rarely used.
- Based on your analysis, indicate the types of activities that classroom teachers should incorporate in the classroom, so that children are getting exposure to an array of interaction patterns.
Solution PreviewLanguage development is a process that starts early in life when infants observe those around them and start learning the prevalent language. Within the first one year, babies can differentiate between the different sounds and start developing language by trying to imitate……………………………