🧠 UNIT 1 – First Language Development
5 Theories of First Language Development Understanding how children acquire their first language is essential for educators and language professionals. Several theories have shaped our understanding of this process, each offering unique insights into how language emerges, develops, and is influenced by internal and external factors. 1. Behaviorism – B.F. Skinner Language is learned through imitation, repetition, and reinforcement. Children repeat words they hear and are rewarded for correct usage. Emphasis on stimulus-response patterns. 🎥 Suggested video: https://youtu.be/VvOIbDI2fro?si=fgDXkTtG7nIaYhzH 2. Innatism – Noam Chomsky Humans are born with a Language Acquisition Device (LAD) . Language is an innate biological ability. Children generate novel sentences they’ve never heard before. 3. Cognitivism – Jean Piaget Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years): Infants and toddlers learn about the world through their sens...
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