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Chomsky's theory proposes that children are born with an innate Language Acquisition Device that allows them to learn language according to principles of Universal Grammar. Skinner believed language is learned through imitation, prompting, and shaping using reinforcement. Vygotsky's social theory is that language develops through social interactions, and teachers can support students' language within their Zone of Proximal Development using scaffolding techniques. The document provides information on theories of language development and appropriate expectations at different stages.

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Chomsky's theory proposes that children are born with an innate Language Acquisition Device that allows them to learn language according to principles of Universal Grammar. Skinner believed language is learned through imitation, prompting, and shaping using reinforcement. Vygotsky's social theory is that language develops through social interactions, and teachers can support students' language within their Zone of Proximal Development using scaffolding techniques. The document provides information on theories of language development and appropriate expectations at different stages.

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Module 4: Introduction to Language Development


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Use the readings, videos, and the supplemental resources in this guide to complete the
study focus questions below. 

**TIP – If you plan to print the notebook out and fill it in by hand, you can add spaces in
the charts for your notes beforehand. 

After engaging with this module, you should be able to do the following:

 Explain Chomsky’s theory on language development.


 Explain how Skinner’s operant conditioning theory influences language development.
 Explain Vygotsky’s social approach to language development.
 Identify appropriate language development expectations according to language
development theory.
Milestone 1: Explain Chomsky’s Theory on Language Development

Language Acquisition Universal Grammar


Device

Study Tip: Try to consider that Chomsky is a LAD (Language Acquisition Device).
Instructions: Use the box below to summarize Chomsky’s Theory on Language Development.

Summary

Video Review Chomsky’s Theory of Language Development


Milestone 2: Explain how Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory influences language
development.

Motivating Discriminative Response Reinforcing Stimuli


operations Stimuli

Skinner also believed that children learn language through 3 key processes:

Imitating

Prompting

Shaping

Video Review Skinner’s Theory of Language Development

Milestone 3: Explain Vygotsky’s social approach to language development.


According to Vygotsky, children learn through social interactions with others. As such, how
might a teacher use Vygotsky’s theory to support their student’s language and cognitive skills
(consider: social interaction, scaffolding, ZPD, and cultural context).
Video Review Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Approach

Milestone 4: Identify appropriate language development expectations according to language


development theory.

Stage Language Development Expectations


Babbling (6-8 months)

Holophrastic (9- 18
months)

Two-word (18-24
months)

Telegraphic (24-30
months)

Graphic Organizer Stages of Language Development

Slide Review  Language Development

Module Key Terms


Instructions: Be sure you can define, explain and provide examples for the following terms
Chomsky Skinner Vygotsky
Language Acquisition Device Motivating Operations Zone of Proximal Development
Universal Grammar Discriminative Stimuli Social Interactions
Response Scaffolding
Reinforcing Stimuli Cultural Context
Imitating
Prompting
Shaping

Complete the Module 4 Practice Questions

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