Synopses & Reviews
This powerful introductory textbook provides students in education and special education with a complete understanding of the nature, processes, and dynamics of child language acquisition. Written in a non-technical, easy-to-read style that facilitates effectice instruction and increased learning. How Children Learn Language also presents clear guidance on how to use the information presented to support the development of language in children, both those with language disorders and those with normal language development, from birth to 3 years of age.
Review
"The textbook contains information that is pertinent to students preparing for careers as teachers and for beginning speech-language pathology students. It is easy to read, complete and contains information that is not easily accessible from other sources. The book has an excellent review of language learning and more importantly is structured for easy access to the information." (Don Robin - Department of Communicative Disorders, San Diego State Univeristy)
About the Author
Professor Of Educational PsychologySenior Scientist Emeritus, Bureau of Child Research
Table of Contents
Why Children Learn to Talk: The Role of Language in Human Societies. The Role of Parents and Other Adults in the Early Socialization and Cognitive Development of Very Young Children. The Role of Parents and Other Adults in Teaching Language to Young Children. Children's Active Role in Their Learning of Communication and Language. Summary Review of Children's Cognitive Learning in the Period from Birth to 2 Years: Preparation for Language Development Process: What Can Go Wrong and What We Can Do. Index.